2nd Trimester
gymnst1013
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Leaky Vag!!
gymnst1013
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Over the past few days, I've noticed a definite increase in discharge. I assumed it was just the normal "you're pregnant and a lot of weird stuff is going to come out of your vag" discharge. Then I started wondering, could it be amniotic fluid? (Probably not.)
The question is how the heck do you tell the difference?? Could be normal discharge, could be amnio fluid, could be pee (doesn't smell like pee though) but I really have no idea which it is. Anyone have any tips to differentiate?
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Re: Leaky Vag!!
What you're describing happened to me a few weeks ago. I called my doctor and she had me come in just to be safe. It ended up being a bacterial infection, which can be dangerous if left untreated. I suggest you call your doctor just to be sure - I know my doctor prefers if I call even about the smallest things.
This is what I do know about discharge. It's very possible that it could be normal pregnancy discharge, but if it is, it won't smell bad (or at all) and it will be clear/white. Pee will smell like pee. Amnio fluid will smell sweetish or have no smell and be completely clear and watery. HOWEVER, unless you are losing cups of fluid at a time, it's probably not amnio fluid. My doctor told me if it's just little drips or even a teaspoon or so at a time, it's probably some kind of discharge.
With that said, I would still contact your doctor just to make sure you don't have some kind of infection. My discharge did not smell bad and it was white, so I didn't think I had an infection - but I was wrong.
Good luck!
Adventures with Amelia
It has happened only once or twice since then and I'm sure it's watery discharge or urine. Good times!
aCg 3.1.07 | hCr 5.5.11
I had the same freak-out on Christmas Eve of all days; I soaked through two pairs of underwear, so I called my OB and he had me come in (I think to calm me down more than anything.)
So, car ride in a blizzard and three hours later, I was peeing myself. Such a fun bit of news to get :::headdesk:::
I did get a second anatomy scan, and it was amazing to see my little girl on Christmas, but still. I felt like a dope.
But I'm not sure, now, how you would be able to tell the difference. My OB told me if that happened again, that amount, I was to call and most likely go in again. So clearly, there is no obvious way to tell without them testing the fluid.