Discharge (Sorry TMI)!

Hi Guys,

Just a bit of concern re the discharge I am getting....OK so I know that there is discharge in pregnancy and I had it with DD however it seems heavier this time around. I am using a liner and having to change it half way thru the day because it is damp....And it seems watery not the normal type.

I am worried that my water is leaking...even tho none of my scan showed any thing abnormal.

My AIL lost her baby at 5 months due to her water leaking and baby getting a infection....and that is just at the back of my mind!

Bub is happily kicking away in there so I guess baby is ok....but why is so heavy this time around?

I called MW and she thinks its ok unless it becomes heavier....and this has been going on for weeks now.

Ignore me if you think I am over reacting...and tell me to get over it!!

Edited by Roksana

hey roksana ive noticed too that my discharge is heavy just ova da last 2weeks or so-much heavier than DD and starting way early..... (could it be a sign that its a boy for us? hehe anything to give me hope) anyway i would get a referal for a scan too esp if your really worried it could b something else.....n f its nothing-then atleast you get another peek- thank goodness you asked this question cus i was going to ask you guys if youve had to wear pantyliners cus ive had to change underwear more times a day than i can count......

If it was the waters it would smell like semen, the smell was pretty unmissable when mine were leaking. Also if you are really concerned then ask you midwife about having the swab test done. The water pools near your cervix and then they can swab to test if it is the waters or not. Also other things to try and note, when mine were leaking it would mostly happen when I shifted position or when baby was moving around a lot, so different to normal discharge so maybe try and take note (if you are feeling it come out that is, sorry I couldn't think of a pleasant way to write that).

Thanks Guys,

Yah I noticed that it is heavier during the day when I am am and walking around and baby is bouncing around in there...however I havnt tried to smell it so not sure what it smells like...it cerainly doesnt smell like Wee Wees (Sorry!!) .

I have a scan booked on 21st of August...I will be 24 weeks ...do you think I am ok to wait two weeks or should I get one done early? I am on the plane tomorrow to Wellington and I hope that the ride is not going to affect the baby if there is some thing wrong...man I am freaking out now!!

Oh Thanks...the high Risk Clinic is open to day so I might pop in and get that done! Just for peace of mind!

LOL....Yah I do! Thanks...I will let you guys know...I sure hope its just Discharge....

Leaking amnicotic fluid is not normal but discharge is , I myself don't have too much discharge at all with any of my 3 pregnancies, Good luck Roskana hope it is nothing too serious and better to get it checked especially if your heading away you'll just worry the whole time

I just TXT my MW to see if I can go and see her...just waiting. I wonder if I should call my Doc and see if they can do it!!??

MW just Rang and said they dont do those swobs any more as they gave too many false positives and negetives.....Hmm....The discharge seems low today...but I think because baby has moved up as all the kicks are on top now!

Oh Well will keep an eye on it!

Teresa - No I have hardly any discharge in the morning after I wake up its only during the day when i am up and about.....