How can I tell if the discharge i am having is vaginal or placenta leaking?

Question

i am just over 7 months along and am having a think milky sort of discharge. i have had it before the pregnancy but im paranoid now as this is my first and im having some problems.

Answer 1

that definately sounds normal--the further along you get-the more discharge you will notice.
the amniotic fluid is like water & it has a sweet/sugary scent to it.

You should ask your doctor or nurse about it though--they can assure you that everything is ok.

Answer 2

Milky discharge is most likely normal vaginal secretions that have multiplied due to the hormonal changes. It's an annoyance but goes with the territory. However if the discharge is accompanied by itching then it's a yeast infection which can be treated by over-the-counter creams that you can get at the pharmacy. Before you do any sort of home treatment talk to your ob/gyn just in case.

Answer 3

Just discharge and it's totally normal late in pregnancy. When your water breaks it's more like a trickly or gush, kinda like wetting your pants usually. Discuss it with your doc, but most really pregnant women who develop this kind of discharge just wear a pantyliner if it becomes bothersome.

Answer 4

milky white discharge is normal. placenta leaking is almost like water, it is clear and very runny like your nose on a really cold day! You are okay!!!

Answer 5

If it was your placenta leeking you would be in big trouble, one because I have never heard of that and two you would be bleeding out, it is probably discharge you get increased amount of sicharge throughout differnt parts of your pregnacy.

Answer 6

sounds like an infection why guess go to the hosp or doctor this is a baby in u

Answer 7

that's not amniotic fluid. you should prob see your ob-gyn. it's prob just normal for you, but you could also have a yeast infection. they're not always symptomatic ie; itching, burning, or have an odor. best of luck.