Vaginal Bleeding
| CARD 18 · RED | |
|---|---|
| Category | Bleeding |
| 108 | 📞 CALL 108 |
| Pathway | ASHA → 108 → CHC / District Hospital |
What is this?
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is a critical "danger sign" and must be treated as a medical emergency regardless of which month it occurs. It is often a symptom of severe complications such as a retained placenta or internal haemorrhage, which are primary causes of maternal mortality if not treated immediately.
Meghalaya's MOTHER app uses real-time data to track these high-risk cases, ensuring that medical officers are alerted the moment such symptoms are reported by frontline workers like ANMs or ASHAs. Swift action, including the immediate use of the 108 ambulance service, has been proven to save the lives of mothers facing these life-threatening conditions.
- Call ASHA immediately
- Phone 108 for the ambulance
- Lie down on the left side — do NOT stand
- Do NOT eat or drink anything
- Go to the CHC or District Hospital right away
Pathway: 📞 108→ASHA→CHC→District Hospital
Vaginal bleeding becomes life-threatening immediately upon onset. It is exceptionally dangerous if it happens after the expected delivery date or is accompanied by the retention of the placenta, as this can lead to fatal blood loss within a very short window. If any spotting or bleeding is observed, do not wait for a scheduled checkup. Go to the nearest CHC or District Hospital within the same hour.