The due date for the second child has arrived, and there's spotting—does this mean labor is imminent?

In general, when a second pregnancy reaches the due date and the mother experiences "show" (bloody mucus discharge), the baby may be born soon. The details are as follows:

The due date for a second pregnancy refers to the estimated delivery date calculated by doctors or obstetric specialists for women expecting their second child. This date is typically determined based on the first day of the mother's last menstrual period and her menstrual cycle length, usually set at 40 weeks of gestation. "Show" refers to the appearance of thick vaginal discharge containing blood streaks, which may appear light red, pink, or brown before labor begins. It usually occurs due to cervical dilation and rupture of small blood vessels. Show is an early sign of labor. In women having their second child, show often indicates that delivery will occur within 24 to 48 hours. Moreover, labor for the second child is generally shorter than the first, meaning birth is imminent.

If show occurs, it is recommended that the pregnant woman go to the hospital promptly to await delivery, in order to prevent any potential complications.