Watery discharge is a completely normal part of pregnancy, and it typically gets heavier as your pregnancy progresses. In fact, very heavy discharge towards the end of your third trimester could indicate that your body is preparing to go into labor.
If you experience a gush or continuous trickle of watery and clear or light yellow fluid during pregnancy, it may be either urine or amniotic fluid.
Clear discharge can be a normal part of the menstrual cycle. It helps to clear old cells and bacteria, preventing infection. It can also be a sign of fertility and ovulation. In this article, I'll explore what clear discharge is, how to know what is normal, and when you should see a doctor.
Watery vaginal discharge is normal and can be a sign of a healthy vagina. The vagina produces discharge to clean itself and also produces more discharge around the time of ovulation. Learn more about the causes of watery discharge, and when you should see a healthcare provider.
Vaginal fluid is usually white or yellow in color. Amniotic fluid, however, is typically clear (or red-tinged) and will soak your underwear. It also has no scent and/or a slightly sweet smell.
A pregnant woman with a liquid other than urine or normal discharge coming from the vagina should visit the doctor. This is particularly true if the fluid is green, brown, or has a foul smell. Leaking amniotic fluid will usually be clear and odorless and will continue to leak.
Vaginal discharge is an early pregnancy sign that is typically thin, milky-white, or colorless. You may notice a mild odor or none at all.
Clear, sticky discharge can happen any time during the menstrual cycle and is not a cause for concern. Clear discharge can be an indication of ovulation and pregnancy, but may also happen during periods of sexual excitement, during menopause, and even when exercising.
Your water breaking is a sign that labor is coming. The fluid you feel gushing or trickling from your vagina is amniotic fluid, the liquid that surrounds and protects a fetus. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you believe your water broke.
Vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of miscarriage. This varies from light spotting or brown discharge, to a heavy bleed that may be heavier than a normal period. Light bleeding before 12 weeks (during your first trimester) of pregnancy can be quite common and is not always a sign of miscarriage.
This can vary from light spotting or brownish discharge to heavy bleeding and bright-red blood or clots. The bleeding may come and go over several days.
If you suspect you're leaking amniotic fluid in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, it is advisable to go immediately to the emergency department or obstetrician, as decreased amniotic fluid in this period of pregnancy can interfere with the baby's growth development and can also be life-threatening for the ...
Check Color and Odor
If it smells like urine, it probably is urine. Bladder control issues are not uncommon in pregnancy. If it smells like bleach, it is more likely to be amniotic fluid. Normal vaginal discharge is odorless.
Vaginal fluid is usually white or yellow in color. Amniotic fluid, however, is typically clear (or red-tinged) and will soak your underwear. It also has no scent and/or a slightly sweet smell.
The main symptom of PROM or PPROM to watch out for is the leaking or gushing of fluid from the vagina. You can tell whether you're leaking amniotic fluid and not urine by taking the sniff test: If it doesn't smell like ammonia, it's more likely to be amniotic fluid. If it has an ammonia scent, it's probably urine.
Most miscarriages - 8 out of 10 (80 percent) - happen in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy. Miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1 to 5 in 100 (1 to 5 percent) pregnancies. Pregnancy loss that happens after 20 weeks is called stillbirth.
The most common signs of a miscarriage are bleeding and cramping. Call your doctor if you think you're having a miscarriage.
The good news is, brown discharge during pregnancy is usually normal and very likely does not mean something is wrong with you or your baby. In most cases, it's completely harmless.
What are the symptoms of early miscarriage? Bleeding – light bleeding early in pregnancy is fairly common, and does not mean you will have a miscarriage. Brown discharge: This may look like coffee grounds. This “discharge” is actually old blood that has been in the uterus for a while and is just coming out slowly.
Bleeding from an impending miscarriage or chemical pregnancy (a nonviable pregnancy) may begin as spotting and then turn into a heavier flow with visible clots and a dark red color, similar to a heavy menstrual period. In contrast, implantation bleeding may appear as a brown or lighter-colored discharge without clots.
At 12 to 16 weeks
If you miscarry now, you might notice water coming out of your vagina first, followed by some bleeding and clots. The fetus will be tiny and fully formed. If you see the baby it might be outside the sac by now. It might also be attached to the umbilical cord and the placenta.