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How To Know If Amniotic Fluid Is Leaking ?
How do I know if I am leaking amniotic fluid? I am 35 weeks and I was at the ER 2 days ago for contractions and the nurses there told me that they were just really obnoxious braxton hicks, but today when my mom and I were out for lunch today and when we got him my underwear and pants were soaked and it didnt smell like pee. It was also clear.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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from your notes it seems that it is amniotic fluid leak. The amniotic fluid leak usually continues as trickle unlike pee which occurs as one episide
Even if there is no continuous trickle you should go to ER FOR CHECK UP. The doctor will perform internal examination with speculum to find out whether there is amniotic fluid leaking through the neck of womb. (cervix). If there is any doubt they will perform tests with the vaginal discharge to find out if it is amniotic fluid.
If it is confirmed that there is amniotic fluid leak they will admit you for delivering the baby. This is necessary as if not delivered the chances of infection to the baby are more than the risks of prematurity.
Usually they wait for one day to see if labour pains start naturally. If not they will give you medicines ( either in drip or as vaginal peasary) to start labour.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
from your notes it seems that it is amniotic fluid leak. The amniotic fluid leak usually continues as trickle unlike pee which occurs as one episide
Even if there is no continuous trickle you should go to ER FOR CHECK UP. The doctor will perform internal examination with speculum to find out whether there is amniotic fluid leaking through the neck of womb. (cervix). If there is any doubt they will perform tests with the vaginal discharge to find out if it is amniotic fluid.
If it is confirmed that there is amniotic fluid leak they will admit you for delivering the baby. This is necessary as if not delivered the chances of infection to the baby are more than the risks of prematurity.
Usually they wait for one day to see if labour pains start naturally. If not they will give you medicines ( either in drip or as vaginal peasary) to start labour.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
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