I was at the store just a minute ago getting some last minute things for my hospital stay...I went to bend over to look at something and when I stood up I noticed my underwear was wet. I went to the bathroom to check and (I know this sounds gross) but I smelled my underwear and where it was wet smelled sweet. I read somewhere that when your water breaks or you leak, it could smell sweet. Anyone know?
2007-09-07 07:06:15 · 11 answers · asked by Mrs Rayl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Amniotic fluid definitely does smell sweet. Urine smells like ammonia.
If your water did break, it would continue to trickle out, whenever you stand up or become active. It never will stop, because it keeps being produced.
If you don't go into active labor in a few hours (and you are full term) you need to check into the maternity ward because you and your baby are at risk for infection.
If you are not full term, you need to get to the hospital right away.
If the fluid goes away and your underwear doesn't stay wet, it most likely was just normal vaginal discharge.
2007-09-07 07:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by not too creative 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you lay down for thirty minutes or so and then stand up. If you feel a gush, your water probably has ruptured. Amniotic fluid has an unusual smell that some people compare to Comet cleanser. If the fluid looks yellowish and smells of ammonia, you're probably experiencing urine leakage (which is normal). If you still can't decide after laying down for a while, go see your doctor and have them check for you. Good Luck.
2007-09-07 14:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you called the doctor yet.. is the leaking continued..?? When you call they will probably tell you to put on a pad.. so it can collect the fluid and they can test it right off the pad to see if it is amniotic fluid or not...
When my water broke I had just bent down to pull up my pants after going pee... felt a pop and a little drizzle... about an hour later... the leak was slow but I could actually FEEL the contractions..
YEA!!! sounds like baby is on it's way.
GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2007-09-07 14:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by waysofkarma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smell a baby in the next 24 hours! Call your dr.
Debbie
Not an expert
2007-09-07 14:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my son my Dr told me that if i think my water broke and it is not obvious then to lay down on my side with a pad on for about 30 min or so then stand up. If you water broke then you will feel it come out when you stand.... Never got to test that because I was induced...
2007-09-07 14:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by kewpiedoll0409 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your OB! Mine started out as a wee trickle with #1 that I only realized because I was about to get into the shower. Will take an OB about one minute to determine if the fluid is amniotic or not.
GL-
DN
2007-09-07 14:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by Dalice Nelson 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Never heard of it smelling sweet... doesnt mean it isnt true. I would go to L and D and be checked to make sure. It sounds like it! Good Luck!
2007-09-07 14:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by amyl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just had a similar experience. You should call your doctor ASAP and they may want you to get checked out at the hospital
2007-09-07 14:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably your water, if its in a large amount and it keeps coming chances are it was infact your water. You should go to the doctor to have the test done to see if its fluid, and if you are group b strep positive you need to get to the doctor ASAP.
2007-09-07 14:09:32 · answer #9 · answered by Wendy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep that sounds like it is a good possibility.. u may want to kkep a eye on ur contractions..if u r haveing any,, and anymore leaking
2007-09-07 15:52:30 · answer #10 · answered by angela a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋