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PPROM questions

EmmyLo413EmmyLo413 member
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I am looking for a place where I can ask some questions and get others' experiences with preterm leaking of amniotic fluid.  I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but I'll give it a go.

Here's my backstory:  I'm currently 22w3d w/ pregnancy #3, but this would be my first take-home baby.  Both losses were early m/c BO.  About 2 weeks ago I started noticing a bit more wetness in my underwear and decided it was probably nothing.  Then a few days after that I developed some UTI symptoms so I went in to have those checked out (which ended up being a false alarm).  I forgot about the wetness, but then the next day felt like I should have asked, so I called and they brought me back in for exam.  I saw the NP and she did a fern test, which came back negative, and sent me for an u/s, which showed my fluid as low normal.  They scheduled a repeat u/s w/ orders to drink a lot and rest during that week wait.  I ended up being too concerned to wait a whole week, so went back 5 days later and had the repeat u/s.  The fluid had increased a bit and the u/s tech (who had done the previous scan also) was quite pleased with it.  I got to see my reg OB this time and he was totally not concerned, even though I mentioned that I was still having this sort of "leaking" going on.  He chalked it up to reg pg discharge.  So that was about a week ago, but I just can't seem to shake this feeling that I am leaking amniotic fluid.  I don't leak constantly.  I notice more when I sleep than when I'm up and moving around.  (Which makes me paranoid b/c you hear all these stories around the net that the baby is plugging your cervix when you are upright and not when you lay down, so if you leak while lying down it's more likely to be AF.) 

So here I am still wondering if I could be leaking, but just intermittent and very slow and the doctors aren't catching it.  I feel encouraged by the negative ferning test and the rise in AF on my u/s and I am also aware that PPROM is very rare at my stage, but I just can't shake this fear.  MH and others think I'm being paranoid and I should just listen to the doc, but unfortunately I've done too much reading and I'm still paranoid.  So what would you do?  Go back and get tested again and just be "that girl" and say screw you?  Or just trust your doc and treat the "leaking" as normal increased discharge?  

Thanks for helping a girl out.
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Re: PPROM questions

  • kidcapri100kidcapri100 member
    I have a few issues that an lead to premature membrane rupture and was also completely paranoid that I was leaking amniotic fluid for a few weeks.

    I never had the fern test, but I did have a few ultrasounds that showed everything was ok.

    Question about your discharge: what is the color/consistency/odor? I know this may seem TMI, but if is not completely clear and very watery with a sweet odor it is likely not AF. Also, at 22 weeks the baby is still moving around from transverse to breech so it is unlikely that he/she would be plugging up your cervix during the day.

    What helped to put my mind at ease was to wear a panty-liner around: if the liner was soaked within the hour then that is cause for concern.

    I just happen to have watery discharge but it's slightly milky in color. Not exactly ideal for someone who is at risk for PPROM, but now that I know the difference and what to look for it how to put my mind at ease.

    Also, stay on top of your doctors if you are truly concerned. If it's looking like AF then don't hesitate to call and get checked out. And try to stay off Dr. Google!!

    Best of luck to you!!
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