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Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Black Tint on the Toilet
Jay, 31, from Alabama asks:
My wife is pregnant with our first child, and she has recently notice a drastic change. The bed sheets, body pillow case, a pair of white underwear, and the toilet seat have a black tint on them. The toilet seat was very difficult to clean. I was able to scrub most of the dis-coloration off, but does anyone have any ideas why this is occurring? Our doctors have never heard of this and don't seem to be too alarmed by it. My wife on the otherhand is worrying about it. HELP!!!
Stacy Says:
It sounds like this "black tint" is just discharge, or spotting. While bright red bleeding, or heavy bleeding is abnormal, spotting is normal during pregnancy. There's a tremendous increase in blood volume and fluid to the uterus/placenta during pregnancy and sometimes a little leaks out. Especially after sex, sometimes even after laughing hard.
If your wife isn't experiencing any abdominal pains, cramping or heavy bleeding, I wouldn't be too worried about it either. Tell her to be aware of any changes in the amount or color and if there are any tell your doctor. Other than that, invest in the mega-pack of pantyliners so she doesn't stain everything. (She'll know what they are, I know you might be thinking, 'What the heck are those?') Thanks for being so concerned about your wife, Jay! You'll make a great daddy!
My wife is pregnant with our first child, and she has recently notice a drastic change. The bed sheets, body pillow case, a pair of white underwear, and the toilet seat have a black tint on them. The toilet seat was very difficult to clean. I was able to scrub most of the dis-coloration off, but does anyone have any ideas why this is occurring? Our doctors have never heard of this and don't seem to be too alarmed by it. My wife on the otherhand is worrying about it. HELP!!!
Stacy Says:
It sounds like this "black tint" is just discharge, or spotting. While bright red bleeding, or heavy bleeding is abnormal, spotting is normal during pregnancy. There's a tremendous increase in blood volume and fluid to the uterus/placenta during pregnancy and sometimes a little leaks out. Especially after sex, sometimes even after laughing hard.
If your wife isn't experiencing any abdominal pains, cramping or heavy bleeding, I wouldn't be too worried about it either. Tell her to be aware of any changes in the amount or color and if there are any tell your doctor. Other than that, invest in the mega-pack of pantyliners so she doesn't stain everything. (She'll know what they are, I know you might be thinking, 'What the heck are those?') Thanks for being so concerned about your wife, Jay! You'll make a great daddy!
