Increased levels of the hormones progesterone can also make you produce more fluid. The amount of discharge may increase throughout the pregnancy. Towards the end, there may be so much you confuse it with urine. In the last week or so of pregnancy, your discharge may contain streaks of thick mucus and some blood. This is called a 'show' and happens when the mucus that has been present in your cervix during pregnancy comes away.
It's a sign that the body is starting to prepare for birth , and you may have a few small 'shows' in the days before you go into labour. You should tell your midwife or doctor if your vaginal discharge increases a lot in later pregnancy. If you have any vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, you should contact your midwife or doctor urgently, as it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious problem such as a miscarriage or a problem with the placenta.
If the discharge is coloured or smells strange, or if you feel itchy or sore, you may have a vaginal infection such as thrush , which your doctor can treat easily, or bacterial vaginosis. Do not try to treat it yourself — always talk to your doctor, pharmacist or midwife if you think you have an infection. You can help prevent thrush by wearing loose cotton underwear, and some women find it helps to avoid perfumed soap or perfumed bath products.
Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Thrush or Candidiasis is a common vaginal infection, caused by an overgrowth of yeasts and is not considered to be a sexually transmitted infection. Read more on SA Health website. For women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Read about some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms.
Whatever you do, don't stop drinking lots of water in an attempt to avoid the problem. If you felt a big gush, and liquid is running down your leg or dribbles constantly in fits and spurts, let your practitioner know immediately. It could be amniotic fluid your "bag of waters" , which should be clear but can also be brown, green, pink-tinged or yellow.
Unlike with urine, this leakage doesn't happen only sporadically; if your membranes are ruptured, you usually continue to leak fluid. Discharge during pregnancy is usually normal if its thick, sticky, and looks a lot like mucus. The vagina is working overtime, making liquid to keep the cervix moist, sealed, and healthy. But if your discharge is a weird color, smells bad, or makes your vagina itchy or irritated, see your doctor or midwife. You could have an infection.
If you experience discharge during late pregnancy that looks like boogers, you might be losing your mucus plug. Sometimes it comes out in one blob, but often it comes out in bits and pieces.
This could indicate you're going into labor but it's not a guarantee. Yeast live on your body and in your vagina all the time, but pregnancy creates the perfect conditions for yeast to breed. This could lead to a yeast infection , characterized by yellow or white discharge during pregnancy that's chunky, thick, or resembles cottage cheese.
Other symptoms include itching, redness, and soreness in the vaginal region; some women also experience pain during intercourse and burning when they urinate. Contractions and signs of labour Things you can do that might help Don't douche or use tampons.
Use water or aqueous cream to wash your genitals - if you are using aqueous cream be careful not to slip, as it can make your bath or shower slippy. Wipe from front to back after going to the toilet. Have showers rather than baths. Pat your genitals dry after showering, bathing or swimming. Wear underwear from breathable fabrics like cotton.
Know when to get medical help. When to get medical help Go to see your GP, midwife or obstetrician if you have any of the following: Bleeding from your vagina Get medical advice immediately. In later pregnancy, this could be a sign of a problem with your placenta Unpleasant or unusual smell from vaginal discharge Get medical advice - within the next day.
Colour of discharge changes to green or brown Get medical advice - within the next day. Itching around vagina or feeling uncomfortable Mention this at your next appointment or sooner if you can't wait that long. Pain on passing urine or blood in the urine Get medical advice as soon as possible. Leukorrhea is the medicalese term for the thin, milky white and mild-smelling sometimes odorless vaginal discharge that many women first experience in early pregnancy.
The amount will likely increase as your pregnancy progresses. Leukorrhea is similar to the vaginal discharge you might experience between periods, only heavier. More blood flow stimulates the body's mucous membranes, leading to an increase in vaginal discharge in early pregnancy and beyond.
And it has an important purpose: Pregnancy discharge removes dead cells from the vagina, protects the birth canal from infection and maintains a healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina. Thin, white vaginal discharge is normal and healthy throughout your entire pregnancy. However it could be a sign of an infection if it's lumpy or thick, especially if it's accompanied by other symptoms like itching or a fishy odor.
You may also notice your vaginal discharge is brown or pink. In early pregnancy, that could be a sign of implantation bleeding. Later on, vaginal spotting during pregnancy not heavy bleeding is also most often normal, especially if it appears after you have sex or a pelvic exam. Early pregnancy discharge is vaginal discharge that comes early in pregnancy. It's completely normal, since early pregnancy is typically when you'll first notice leukorrhea.
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