I am 17 weeks pregnant and the last couple of days I noticed that I have alot of clear watery discharge. This morning I woke up in the middle of the night and felt wet and had a quarter size clear wet spot on my underwear. Could I be leaking amniotic fluid at this stage? I called my doc. Waiting for a reply....She doesn't come in for awhile. Nervous.
2007-01-24 01:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by fromthecabbagepatch 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I doubt it. It is quite normal to have a heavier discharge during pregnancy, resulting in quarter size wet spots on your undies. I have experienced that many times with both my pregnancies.
There is no harm in checking with your doctor, just to be safe.
2007-01-24 02:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An increase in discharge is common during pregnancy. Lie down for a half hour or so with a clean pad on. When you get up note the amount of flluid on the pad. Amniotic fluid has a very distinct smell, like bleach or Comet. If there is less than a teaspoon full or two and there is no smell you're most likely just having a normal discharge. Tomorrow call the doctor and ask if they have test strips for checking fluid leakage.
2016-05-24 04:04:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're noticing is probably normal leukorrhea — the odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge that you occasionally noticed in your underwear before you were pregnant. There's just a lot more of it now, partly because of increased estrogen production and greater blood flow to the vaginal area. This discharge is made up of secretions from the cervix and vagina, old cells from the walls of the vagina, and normal bacterial flora from the vagina.
You'll probably notice more vaginal discharge as you approach labor, although it's likely to look somewhat different from the flow you've become accustomed to. In very early pregnancy, cervical secretions filled your cervical canal and created a protective barrier — the so-called mucus plug.
As your cervix begins to efface (thin out) and dilate, it may expel this mucus, and you'll notice discharge that looks like egg white or mucus from a runny nose on a cold day. You may even expel the plug in one gelatinous glob. This discharge might be tinged with a bit of blood.
If there's a lot of thin, clear discharge, it can be hard for you tell if it's just mucus or if you're leaking amniotic fluid. If you have any doubt, contact your midwife or doctor.
Call your practitioner right away if you're not yet at 37 weeks and you notice an increase in discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's just tinged with pink or brownish old blood). This can be a sign of preterm labor.
You should also call your caregiver if you suspect that you have an infection. If you have an odorless, whitish discharge that's causing you discomfort such as itching or burning — or your vulva looks inflamed — you might have a yeast infection.
If your discharge is foul-smelling or frothy or yellow, green, or gray, you might have a different kind of vaginal infection or a sexually transmitted infection, even if you don't have symptoms of irritation, itching, or burning.
In either case, don't try to treat yourself with over-the-counter medications. It's important to first see your practitioner for a diagnosis to make sure you get appropriate treatment.
There's nothing you can do to stop the flow, but you can use panty liners to absorb it if you need to. (Don't use tampons during pregnancy.)
To keep your genital area healthy, keep it clean, always wipe from front to back, and wear cotton underwear. Avoid tight pants, nylons, bubble bath, scented pads or toilet paper, feminine hygiene sprays, and scented or deodorant soaps.
And don't douche — douching can upset the normal balance of vaginal flora and increase your risk of a vaginal infection. What's more, doctors and midwives discourage douching during pregnancy because in rare cases it can introduce air into your circulatory system through the vagina, which can cause serious complications.
2007-01-24 01:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Yvonne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be, but it could just be the baby laying on your bladder causing a little urine to come out. It could also be a discharge too. I had a clear discharge during my pregnancies, and was always thinking it was my amniotic fluid, going to the doctor so he could do the stick test only to find out it was urine, go to the doctor even if you feel your being silly, You have nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. good luck.
2007-01-24 02:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tabatha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it is just an increase in discharge. If it were fluid it would still be leaking and would probably be more then a quarter size.
2007-01-24 01:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely
2007-01-24 01:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could passably be, but could all so be a number of things, if you even suspect that it is you should not wait for you doctor to call you back go to the hospital and get checked out.
2007-01-24 01:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by cowgrl3611 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is extemely unlikely but unfortunately possible. If you are that frightened you can go to the ER. It is quite normal to have increased discharge anytiem in pregnancy though.
2007-01-24 01:50:41 · answer #8 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more likely urine - next time it happens, save your bring your underwear to a clinic and get it tested for amio. fluid.
2007-01-24 02:05:51 · answer #9 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a hold of your fast if you dont hear from her/him soon you need to go to the hospital not trying to scare you my wife had the same problem and it was serious please dont wait very long
2007-01-24 01:52:21 · answer #10 · answered by wnruger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋