I woke in the night to find i was losing water and rushed to the toilet where i lost some more. it was a clear fluid with no blood and no pain. i am 16 wks pregnant and as i was worried about it i went to see my midwife. She checked baby's heartbeat which seemed fine and said i probably had Stress Incontinence which happens when the foetus puts pressure on the bladder. It didn't feel like it was coming from my bladder, more like it was coming from the uterus. I'm worried that something may be wrong with the pregnancy. Can a foetus survive ok with loss of amniotic fluid? I will visit my ante-natal clinic at our local Hospital this week just to get checked out.
2007-01-14 09:55:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You cannot tell the difference of where its coming from to be honest, if it was amnio fluid it leaks from your uterus and out of your cervix and down on.
It could have been your mucus plug, at different times of your pregnancy you can lose it but it regenerates itself.
During my last pregnancy I lost mine 3 times before birthing, once at 3 1/2 months, 6 months and again at 7 1/2. From what Im guessing is what you've experienced is the normal vaginal discharge of pregnancy if so that wont be the first time it will happen
If you seen your midwife she should have checked for certain, whether the discharge is amniotic fluid and done a nitrazine test. This is done by inserting a cotton swab into the vagina; if the discharge is amniotic fluid, the swab will change from a yellow to blue color, or using the strip andit will change color also if leaking.
2007-01-14 10:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by BrunettesRbetter 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are at least a couple of ways to determine what this fluid is that you are losing. From your question it does not sound like you will have peace of mind until you have an answer so you do need to go to hospital/antenatal clinic. As previously mentioned a scan should be able to tell you if there is adequate amniotic fluid round the baby. There is also a test called an amnistix which looks a little like an orange cotton bud on a longer stick which in the presence of amniotic fluid (called liquor) turns black. This is a fairly conclusive test however it is something that the hospital would have to do. On occasions a small "hindwater" leak can seal itself, and as approx. 95% of amniotic fluid is the babys urine it would be made up in about 4 - 6 hours.
2007-01-15 04:11:13 · answer #2 · answered by dave s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BrunettesRbetter has the right idea. Vaginal secretions during pregnancy can be more noticeable - I remember this from both of mine. I'm guessing this is your first pregnancy? I worried about everything during both of mine and I had two extremely healthy baby boys who are now 9 and 5 respectively. Get checked out next week if only to put your mind at ease. You and your baby will be ok but good luck anyway with the rest of your pregnancy.
2007-01-14 18:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Lost and found 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amniotic fluid isn't clear, it's yellowish.... it was probibly urine like your midwife said. Yes the baby can survive, if your water broke you'd have seen a bit of blood with it since you're rather early in your pregnancy. If there is no blood i woudln't worry too much. If you Are worried though, go to teh hospital, they'll check if it was amniotic fluid with a little stick thingy and then you'll know for sure.
2007-01-14 18:01:19 · answer #4 · answered by Gig 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well, despite what the midwife said, I would go to the hospital right now and get it checked out, 1, to allay your concerns before next week, 2 to make sure the midwife was right.
It just seems odd that at 16 weeks the baby would be pressing on your bladder, that's all.
It's not worth taking a chance.
Best wishes.
2007-01-14 18:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If your water is leaking, you are at risk for infection inside the amniotic sac, you need to get checked right away. This is dangerous to you and the baby. I hope it was just your bladder, but it is much better to get checked and be able to have peace about it. Good luck to you and the baby.
2007-01-14 18:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Amniotic fluid is constantly being produced so losing a little bit shouldn't hurt. However a large loss of amniotic fluid this early in the pregnancy can cause problems. You should see a doctor ASAP.
2007-01-14 18:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A fetus cannot survive without amniotic fluid, but if your midwife checked you out you should be okay if she said you are. If it was amniotic fluid you would have still been leaking it when you got checked out. Once the sac ruptures, the fluid will keep trickling. It's okay your urine was clear, it's a sign you have adequate fluid intake. Ideally, it's actually supposed to be clear.
2007-01-14 18:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
when my mum was pregnant with my baby brother (now 2 years old), he was due to be born around 25th april or some time after, he however came two weeks ealry due to the fact that my mother had lost a fair amount of amniotic fluid, and she had to be induced. i would suggest that ypu see your doctor/midwife ASAPASAPASAP. NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-14 18:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Xing Xing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iwould get in touch with the hospital meternaty unit and get them to check there a risk of infection if the baby has no amniotic fluid so phone them,good luck
2007-01-14 18:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by LYNNSGARETHS 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋