Topic: Amniotic Fluid Leaking or Normal Discharge
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What differs normal discharge from leaks of amniotic fluid?
Amniotic fluid is a continual leak and either will GUSH or with a slow leak will saturate your underwear non stop. It can also have a distinct smell (I've read) that can be either sweet (I've heard maple syrup-ish) or even like bleach or Co... Read More »
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What can cause amniotic fluid to leak?
Either you have an incompetent cervix or you have what is called a cervical funneling. Eitherway, the best thing to do is to call your doctor and report it immediately. Read More »
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How do I know if I am leaking amniotic fluid? And is it normal?
Hi I'm also 33w6d pregnant (with #2) and the same exact thing is happening to me. I'm going to ask my doctor at my next appointment. It seemed like normal discharge but more than usual. I'm sure you have nothing to worry about unless you ex... Read More »
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Amniotic fluid is a clear, slightly yellowish liquid. It is more wa... ...MORE...
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The amniotic fluid volume is estimated by measuring pockets of amniotic seen in ultrasound. It is then expressed as the amniotic fluid index (AFI). A normal AFI at full-term would be from 5-25 centimeters. To put it into liquid volume measu...
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If the liquid is colorless then it is amniotic fluid, but, if it is not, then, it is more likely urine. You can test the More?
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Not to worry, its not too common. unless its your water breaking at term, it doesn't always make a huge gush, but can kind of trickle out, but in that case you'd be fine, just ready to meet your baby :) . But for amniotic fluid to leak you'...
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it coudl also be discharge. I had it BAD with both my children. If it was your water it would have a "sweeter" smell to it. I would say call your doc and ask them for sure, it would be better safe than sorry. especially since you are due "a...
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You'll know when your waters go! If you're in doubt then they haven't. :) I know that isn't helpful so here's some more tips: How does it smell? Ambiotic fluid - sweet or no smell wee - well, like wee! discharge - no smell or horrible if yo...
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id say you are fine.. i thought for a while this was happening to me... but it turned out to just be discharge... at my ultrasound last week they also checked my amneotic fluid levels and they were completely fine... i don't know about you,...
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