Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy

Vaginal discharge during pregnancy is common andYou may have an infection which is usually an
it is not your imagination. This discharge isodorless, whitish discharge that's causing you
referred to as leucorrhea, a mild smelling milkydiscomfort such as itching or burning. A vaginal
discharge. Vaginal discharge during pregnancy isdischarge during pregnancy untreated can result in
due to the fact that you are now havinga yeast infection. It is always good for you to
increased estrogen production. You are having acheck your discharge because it might be
greater blood flow to the vaginal area as well. Thefoul-smelling, frothy, yellow, green, or gray which
secretions from the cervix and vagina, old cellsmeans that you have a different kind of infection
from the walls of the vagina, and normal bacterialor a sexually transmitted infection, even if you
flora from the vagina are causing the excessdon't have symptoms of irritation, itching or
discharge.burning. We like to advise that you should not try
The so called mucus plug creates a protectiveto treat yourself with over the counter
barrier. When you are getting closer to labor youmedications. It is very important to first see your
will notice even more vaginal discharge during yourpractitioner for a proper diagnosis to make sure
pregnancy. This discharge will look a bit differentyou get appropriate treatment.
than when you were in your earlier months ofI know at this point you are wondering if there
pregnancy. This is fine, it is just a part of beingare any things that you might be able to do to
pregnant and the body taking care of itself. Whenhelp with the problem. Let me tell you now, yes
your cervix begins to thin out and dilate it willthere is, vaginal discharge during pregnancy is not
expel this mucus. Then you will notice that theuncommon but it is very irritating and some
discharge looks like egg white and you willsimple methods are available that will help. Firstly,
probably expel the plug in one gelatinous glob. Thisvery important - do not ever use a tampon
discharge might be tinged with a bit of blood. Doduring your pregnancy! Use panty liners to absorb
not let this bother you as this is only normalthe discharge and change often to prevent any
before the baby is born.infection. Next keep your genital area healthy by
One word of caution when you are getting a lotkeeping it clean. Always wipe from front to back
of vaginal discharge during pregnancy it can bewhen you are cleaning your self. Next wear
hard for you to tell if it is mucus or you're leakingcotton underwear; avoid tight pants, nylons,
amniotic fluid. If you do have any doubts pleasebubble bath, scented pads or toilet paper. It is
contact your physician as this is a severe problemnecessary that you also avoid feminine hygiene
for the baby. If you are not yet in your 37thsprays and scented or deodorant soaps for the
week and you notice an increase in discharge or aprotection of the fetus. One other main concern
change in the type of discharge like if it becomesthat physicians and midwives have is that you do
watery, or bloody then call the physiciannot douche. I know that vaginal discharge during
immediately. This can be a sign of preterm labor.your pregnancy is sometimes uncomfortable and
Preterm labor can be prevented if caught soonyou may feel unclean but you need to understand
enough so you can carry your baby full term.this is just part of being pregnant. The process of
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy, lowerdouching can upset the normal balance of vaginal
abdominal pain, with cramping farther along in yourflora and increase your risk of a vaginal infection.
pregnancy is all signs of preterm labor.Douching has been noted in some rare cases to
This could just be a sign that your uterus isintroduce air into your circulatory system through
stretching or it could mean that you are indeedthe vagina, which can cause serious complications.
going into preterm labor. It is very wise for youKeeping your self clean and wearing panty liners is
to contact your physician immediately so he canthe safest way to go when you are pregnant.
help you prevent this process.