Is watery discharge normal?? My underwear seem to always be damp. I’m 36 weeks.. first time mom!! HELP!!
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I'm the same I've had discharge my whole pregnancy. My midwife said its fine to have discharge. Just get checked out if unsure.

U 100% sure its discharge and not waters leaking?

Uhhhhhh...if its soaking through your underwear go to the hospital!!! Your water might be broke and leaking!!!

Sounds like your waters 2 me mine went like this with my son

I’m 30 weeks and currently having this problem as well. Was like it on my first too. If a lot check with DR or nurse in case it’s your water leaking!

You do get a lot of discharge towards the end as your body is effectively making a ‘slippery dip’ for baby. It could also be slight bladder leakage. But if you’re concerned about amniotic leakage wear a pad or liner and take it to your midwife. They can check the fluid to assess what it is.

Get checked out. I was leaking amniotic fluid and thought it was just discharge. It was more watery than usual, ended up being induced!
All the best X

Urine leakage maybe? How’s your pelvic floor feeling? If it’s super tight your muscles might be a little weak, like a clenched fist. I’ve been leaking a few drops every time I finish using the bathroom, I’m starting with a pelvic PT to address (I’ve had the same issue prior so I’m confident this is the issue in my case)

Call the hospital triage & tell them what’s going on. They will tell you if you have to come in or stay home .
It saves you a trip.

I’ve had a lot of discharge all the way through. More over the last couple of days and i’m now 37+1. Baby seems to be moving a lot but i’m at hospital on friday so going to mention it while i’m there

I had this at 20 weeks and I had thrush x

I was like that my last trimester with all 3 of mine always feeling like i peed myself. I just used those little pantie liners work like a charm

I had this happen with my first child and it ended up that my water broke and I just had a slow leak of it.

^yesss same thing happened to me turns out my water was breaking little by little then my plug came out hours later then I went to the hospital cause I had contractions my undie was damped I changed it same thing it could be your water

I’m having it to

I had this exactly the same it was like water. I rang the early pregnancy unit and they advised me to put a pad on and lie down for an hour, if the pad is dry or just a tiny bit damp then you're fine and it's probably watery discharge (it was), but if its wet then get to hospital as it could be amniotic fluid x

Same here . I’m 37 weeks and iv been experinecing this as well . My doctor checked it and said it’s normal discharge but I would go and get them to check just in case to be on the safe side . You don’t want it to be the amniotic fluids 

Hi, i had this at 35 weeks, and NHS website sort of said watery discharge was normal so i didnt get worried but then at 36+2 it got a little heavier and i went to get it checked..it was my waters and baby was born the morning after! So i would 100% say go get it checked! Altho if leakage is minimal it's not going to be an emergency, as i said mine leaked for about 6 days and baby was absolutely fine! Xx

This happened with me too and then my waters broke . I would get it checked just because you could get an infection.I went at 34 weeks and they kept me in till baby was born . He was born 34 weeks 5 days .x

Discharge increases in later pregnancy

I would get it checked. I didn’t realise that my waters had gone and eventually developed sepsis because of the infection. Thankfully I was at the hospital being induced and they caught it on time

Could be slow leak could be urine

I had this happen to me with my second baby. Go in and get checked out because when I called the labor and delivery they told me to come in and when I got checked out, they told me it was amniotic fluids (water was leaking) and that there wasn’t enough fluids for baby to be safe so I had to be induced that same day

I definitely had that happen. I ended up wearing a panty liner and keeping an extra pair of undies in my purse near the end. Not sure if it was pee/discharge/my water or what, but it's common from what I understand.

I am at 34+ and just had this worry yesterday. It could be a variety of things but most common is water leaking or vaginal secretion. I went in yesterday to get it checked out because i was lightly leaking for around a week. They tested and it wasn't my water but I'm so glad I went in because now i can relax about it. They just said to keep a liner on. If its enough to fill a pad definitely go in or call the doc.

Yeah normal! In late pregnancy your discharge increases and becomes more watery, basically preparing down there for baby to come out of! Xx

I had really water discharge from 36 weeks up until going into labour. I did have it checked multiple times to make sure my waters weren’t partially ruptured, but it turned out normal discharge each time.

I’ve been having this lately. Went in Friday everything was negative in regards to sack leaking/ water breakage. That doesn’t mean yours haven’t my dr told me to go in to make sure nothing has be ruptured.

I'd call in and get it checked. When I was pregnant, getting checked saved us, I lost nearly all amniotic fluid within a day. It probably is just normal discharge but better to be safe than sorry.

Squat and cough. If the discharge sticks to your thighs it’s discharge. If it squirts on the floor its amniotic fluid (from midwife when I was 36 weeks and my water broke)

Call your dr! Have them do a ultrasound to check your fluid. With my 2nd they induced me next day because his fluid was low. If you let it go for too long you and or your baby can get a infection.

Yes!

I'd check with your doctor... can be normal... but in my case the amniotic fluid was leaking and by the time he was due before I even went into labor he barely had fluid to move in and I couldn't deliver natural. Again it can be normal but checking with your doctor doesnt hurt!

If you are ever concerned.. you should get a swab test done.. that's what I've done... X

Girls shes already has her baby 🥰

100% normal. I thought it would be like the movies where there's a sudden gush of water. Nope. Not at all. My undies were just damp for a few hours. I was in labor but doctor had to break my water after a few hours cause my body wasn't doing it

My dr always said to put a pantyliner or pad in and cough if water comes out when you do it could be your water leaking and to come in. If nothing comes out when you cough it could just me discharge.

I’ve had this for awhile. My pee just dribbles out 😂I’ve been using panty liners since week 20 for this reason

yes girl especially in the morning it’s like straight water !

Its normal... as long as you dont smell an odor or see blood.

I called my midwife about this, did a swab and found out I had bad case of bacterial vaginosis and was prescribed antibiotics x
I had lots of discharge without any smell or colour.

Normal

I had something similar happen to me and it turned out my water had broke at 32 week

I had this and it turned out I had thrush I felt stupid thinking my waters had broke 🙈🤣
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