Generally speaking most people go into labour a few days or even a week after seeing red, so if the pregnant woman and her foetus have had a healthy physical examination in the past and only a faint blood discharge from the vagina appears and the amount is not large, if there are no regular uterine contractions, do not be nervous and panic, you can stay home for observation at this time, there is no urgency to be admitted to hospital, just pay attention to keeping the vulva clean. If there are no regular contractions, do not panic.
If there is fresh blood, bleeding in excess of previous menstrual flow or a large gush, this is a prenatal bleeding disorder, such as placenta praevia or placental abruption, and immediate medical attention should be sought at this time.