TMI:Vaginal Leakage

ladylisalt · August 2014

Sometimes I feel awkward posting about stuff like this but I think were all in the same boat for things that aren't pretty during pregnancy. I am having my second child in a few weeks and I cannot get over the wetness that I am getting down below. I wear panty liners daily and have had to for a long time and now I have been supplementing with pads. I have read about how your discharge can increase,etc. but sometimes I feel as though I won't know initially if my water breaks bc I feel little trickles at times. I have to change my underwear often because its like I peed down there or light I sweat from a hard workout(and nothing else on me is perspiring). I am guessing this is normal for some ladies, but just curious if anyone is experiencing this. Its honestly getting so aggravating but i know there are plenty of worse issues in pregnancy.

jaime52005 · August 2014

I could have written this word for word

ladylisalt · August 2014

Connor425 said:

I'm only 30 weeks, and I have the same issues. I have for several months now. After reading your post, I'm worried it will get worse! I panic when I'm out in public and feel a "leak." I wish I could help you with differentiating this from your water breaking, but I didn't get to experience that with my first pregnancy. I'm guessing it would be quite different though.

sorry, didn't mean to worry you, maybe yours will stay the same. When my water broke with my first it was more of a gush but this time around I feel like its just a constant leaky faucet dripping away slowly. Luckily we will all be over this soon enough but really annoying isn't it?

ladylisalt · August 2014

jaime52005 said:

I could have written this word for word

I guess I am not alone.

ladylisalt · August 2014

theresat858 said:

While increased discharge can be normal during pregnancy, your water can also break/have a small leak, and that IS something to be concerned about. I would make sure the discharge does not have a sweet smell to it, and if it does, have your OB test to make sure it is not amniotic fluid.

thanks. I don't notice a sweet smell. I did have an US on Friday and amniotic fluid level was normal and discussed with my OB and she was not concerned. Its just more of a nuisance to constantly feel wet down below.

Everyusernameistaken · August 2014

You can buy strips at Target to test your fluid, although the one time I used it it ended up being a false positive for amniotic fluid, so not sure if that's a ringing endorsement. Agree to get in touch with your Dr if you're worried and/or the fluid smells sweet. Good luck!

ladylisalt · August 2014

Everyusernameistaken said:

You can buy strips at Target to test your fluid, although the one time I used it it ended up being a false positive for amniotic fluid, so not sure if that's a ringing endorsement. Agree to get in touch with your Dr if you're worried and/or the fluid smells sweet. Good luck!

Thanks. I see dr. on Thursday and since I was just there Friday and nothing has gotten worse just the same, I will hold out until Thursday.

meg6126 · August 2014

I did some googling on the subject and found it to be "leukorrhea." An odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge caused by increased estrogen production and pelvic blood flow. 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.

ladylisalt · August 2014

meg6126 said:

I did some googling on the subject and found it to be "leukorrhea." An odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge caused by increased estrogen production and pelvic blood flow. 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.

THanks. I have seen this term used before and am thinking thats prob. what I am dealing with.

ladylisalt · August 2014

knitsmagee said:

It could also be urine. With both of my pregnancies I started slowly leaking pee all day every day around 12 weeks. Last time I freaked out a little bit and went to the doctor worried it was amniotic fluid. They did a test, it wasn't. I am just peeing myself all the time and there is nothing I can do about it. Kegels don't help at all. I'm just stuck wearing pee pads (from Poise) until I have this baby.

Do you remember what type of test it was for amniotic fluid? I want to ask my dr. about it. My fluid levels were good last week during US so I am thinking it is not that just increased discharge.

jtmomma13 · August 2014

I had this extremely bad. It's normal. If you are concerned call your OB. They might have you do a few things at home- like seeing if you soak through a pad. Or they could have you go into L&D to get a swab done.

ladylisalt · August 2014

knitsmagee said:

knitsmagee said:

It could also be urine. With both of my pregnancies I started slowly leaking pee all day every day around 12 weeks. Last time I freaked out a little bit and went to the doctor worried it was amniotic fluid. They did a test, it wasn't. I am just peeing myself all the time and there is nothing I can do about it. Kegels don't help at all. I'm just stuck wearing pee pads (from Poise) until I have this baby.

Do you remember what type of test it was for amniotic fluid? I want to ask my dr. about it. My fluid levels were good last week during US so I am thinking it is not that just increased discharge.
She just took a swab and tested that right there in the office. Just tell them you're experiencing a big increase in discharge and want to make sure it's not amniotic fluid.

I actually got a swab done today. She didn't tell me my results right away but I plan to call tomorrow.

lmtrmama · August 2014

I have so much extra discharge that I am constantly swollen and itchy...no infection just irritation from never being dry! I have been tested for amniotic fluid twice and it is never anything!

jtmomma13 · August 2014

@ladylisalt The swab test I had done- the cotton turned blue if there was actual fluid and not just discharge. I am curious to know what kind of swab test you had done.

ladylisalt · August 2014

jtmomma13 said:

@ladylisalt The swab test I had done- the cotton turned blue if there was actual fluid and not just discharge. I am curious to know what kind of swab test you had done.

ooh good to know. I am sure it is just regular discharge.

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