discharge during pregnancy?

Question

is that normal? its not like a period, more like a white mucasy discharge. sorry for the details but it might help i don't know

Answer 1

"Normal vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea. While leukorrhea is normal for all women, pregnant women often notice increased leukorrhea. This discharge is usually whitish in color and has a mucous-like consistency.

Is it my imagination or do I have a lot more vaginal discharge now?
It's not your imagination. It's quite common to have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy. What you're noticing is probably normal leukorrhea — the odorless or mild-smelling milky fluid discharge that you occasionally found 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, though 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. Or, 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 whether it's just mucus or you're leaking amniotic fluid. If you have any doubt, call your midwife or doctor. And if you notice an increase in discharge or a change in the type of discharge before 37 weeks, especially if it's watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's just tinged with pink or brownish old blood), call your practitioner right away, as it can be a sign of preterm labor.

Is there anything I can do about it?
There's nothing you can do to stop the flow, but you can use pantiliners 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, wear cotton underwear, and avoid tight pants, nylons, bubble bath, scented pads or toilet paper, and scented or deodorant soaps.

And don't douche — 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. What's more, douching can upset the normal balance of vaginal flora and increase your risk of vaginitis.


How can I tell when I 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 well have a yeast infection. If your discharge ever becomes foul-smelling, or frothy or yellow, green, or gray in appearance (even without symptoms of irritation, itching, or burning), you might have a different kind of vaginitis or a sexually transmitted infection. In any case, you should see your practitioner for a diagnosis and appropriate treatment."

The above article was provided courtesy of the BabyCenter, L.L.C., a leading online pregnancy and parenting resource.

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Answer 2

Ah yes discharge during pregnancy, thats one of those fun little side effects that comes with the deal. You didn't really give a lot of info. how far along are you? Does the discharge make you itchy or sore when you pee, if so thats a yeast infection, if your almost due then it could be your mucus plug but that doesn't mean your in labor or even that you'll go into labor soon. You can lose your plug up to 2 weeks before you go into labor. If none of these things then it's probably just normal discharge, your body makes extra when your pregnant. Try wearing a panty liner if it becomes bothersome and make sure and keep your "area" dry to prevent a yeast infection. Good Luck and congrats on the baby.

Answer 3

Very normal!!!! You will have this for the rest of your pregnancy!!! Some women use a pad even to help if its real bad!! You could also get a pregnancy book I like Pregnancy week by week, it has great pictures of your baby as it develops! And it tell you everything you need to know and when to worry!

Answer 4

It is normal. It will change alot from now till the end. It will get thicker and thinner and more and less. Just something you have to get used to! Wear a panty liner if it is bad but make sure to change it often. The discharge is keeping the bacteria out of you!

Answer 5

I think its totally normal. Gross but normal, and as you get more pregnant, it gets worse and worse. Sometimes mine is almost like snot (i know but you asked) I am 6 months pregnant with my second baby so I say get pantyliners, though I hate those I get almost a diaper rash, or just change your undies all the time. Wash them in hot water make sure they are cotton and breathable, but still never hurts to ask your doc, the worse they do is take a sample and check the pH factor to tell if its amniotic fluid or just mucus.

Answer 6

During pregnancy, your body produces more cervical mucous. This is totally normal. If it becomes itchy or foul smelling see your doctor. If not, don't worry.

Answer 7

It is normal and probably not your mucous plug unless you are term and even then that tends to be chunks whereas discharge tends to be stringy (or just liquid)

Answer 8

Very normal as long as it does not have a foul odor or is a different color. Then you should be checked for yeast infection.

Answer 9

yeah thats very normal as long as it dont smell bad or itch. it only gets worse through out the pregnancy. so good luck.

Answer 10

it happens i think my girlfriend is 4 months and she gets something similar but on your next check up ask your doctor that the best advise i can give you