You are less than 37 weeks gestation and believe you are leaking. In any case, you should call or go to your doctor immediately if: If you have not done the test, you should call your doctor whenever you are uncertain what this discharge is.
If you have done the test and you suspect that the fluid is amniotic, then you should contact your doctor immediately. The second is to use the Vaginal pH Test. The first is to call your doctor and try to explain what is happening so your doctor will to try to figure out whether the fluid is amniotic or something else. How can I be sure if the leaking fluid is amniotic fluid? However, after the initial leak there is no steady flow of liquid. It was a sudden leak because you or the baby did a sudden movement or when you feel your bladder full. It is thick as mucus, so it requires changing your sanitary napkin for hygienic purposes, but the sanitary napkin is not soaked.
There is an odor or a yellow look like urine. If there’s a greenish to brownish tint, contact your doctor immediately as it could be a sign baby had a bowel movement in utero. It is mostly clear, possibly tinged with white specs and mucous or a bit of blood. You have no control over the flow, unlike urine. Your underwear and sanitary napkins should be changed frequently as the leak is steady. Continues to leak, sometimes with steady flow. The amniotic fluid, however, is slightly different from urine or vaginal / cervical secretions. Sometimes it can be difficult to understand what you find in your undergarments or while wiping yourself after using the toilet. However, sometimes small amounts of fluid and mucus leak and may make you wonder if it is amniotic fluid, accidental urine leakage, or just an increase in vaginal discharge that normally occurs during pregnancy. If your water breaks normally, it will be obvious what happened. One of the main ways in which the amniotic fluid and the amniotic sac (the membrane that holds the fluid inside the uterus) protect your baby, is to keep germs out thus reducing the risk of infection. This liquid helps to protect the baby and its overall development.
#Leaking amniotic fluid update#
Sorry to have gone on and on.moral of story get checked out if ur experiencing watery leaks a simple test will rule it out and if your still suspicious insist on a scan cause time is of the essence.Īnyhow, I will give an update on what happens, pray for my baby to keep holding on as so far so good and that's all I can hope for.Amniotic fluid leak - Signs, causes and actionsĭuring pregnancy, the baby is surrounded by amniotic fluid. as you do but now contractions can start at any time and I have been told even if I don't go into labour I will have to have a c section at 34 weeks due to risk of infection.there goes my water bath plans!:-)
#Leaking amniotic fluid full#
I just assumed I would carry full term due to previous pregnancy history. Within 3 hours I was admitted given steroids and antibiotics, scanned revealed a leak that had been caught early and I was admitted immediately in hospital bed rest for the forseeable weeks but I'm at the best place for my baby. Called the doctor and he said the same thing.ģ days later I noticed this 'urine' that had no smell or colour just watery looking, had been so constant, and my bump looked smaller so I decided to call the labour ward who asked me to come in, after a physical examination it turns out i had been leaking amniotic fluid all along. I read some forums spoke to my mid wife as she said it's the baby pushing on ur bladder, and not to worry,so I started wearing liners. Started well then a massive bleed at 9 weeks which was pretty scary.fast forward 17 weeks later I started noticing increased discharge that just kept coming. I'm expecting a boy this time which is exciting but this pregnancy has been troublesome so far. This is my second pregnancy after having my daughter 5 years ago which looking back was very straight forward. I'm currently sat in the labour ward in hospital and I feel compelled to share my story incase it helps anyone.
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