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| Name: mother2five | Date: Apr 14th, 2008 6:08 PM |
| All sounds very normal to me! The increase in vaginal discharge is very normal in pregnancy, and it will get worse untill the end, here in a few weeks she may even notice that the dicharge like stuff turns into klumps, and is the consistancy of jelly...this is her plug coming ourt and is ok........but don't be alarmed if this doesn't happen, I was just warning you if it does it's normal. Also yes her legs will tend to spread more as the baby is getting bigger and probably hanging out lower in her pelvis region......could you imagine carrying a basketball and keeping your legs shut tight? LOL!!! But if she just isn't feeling like things are normal then it's always a good idea to be checked! Hope that helped.......but so far all sounds normal ↑ |
| Name: Dad1984 | Date: Apr 14th, 2008 6:26 PM |
| What is the slimmy yellow stuff coming from? And what causes it? ↑ |
| Name: mother2five | Date: Apr 14th, 2008 6:32 PM |
| Highlights Is it my imagination or do I have a lot more vaginal discharge now? When should I call my caregiver? Is there anything I can do about all this discharge? Is it my imagination or do I have a lot more vaginal discharge now? It's not your imagination. It's quite common to have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy. What you're noticing is probably normal leukorrhea — the odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge that you occasionally noticed in your underwear before you were pregnant. There's just a lot more of it now, partly because of increased estrogen production and greater blood flow to the vaginal area. This discharge is made up of secretions from the cervix and vagina, old cells from the walls of the vagina, and normal bacterial flora from the vagina. You'll probably notice more vaginal discharge as you approach labor, although it's likely to look somewhat different from the flow you've become accustomed to. In very early pregnancy, cervical secretions filled your cervical canal and created a protective barrier — the so-called mucus plug. As your cervix begins to efface (thin out) and dilate, it may expel this mucus, and you'll notice discharge that looks like egg white or mucus from a runny nose on a cold day. You may even expel the plug in one gelatinous glob. This discharge might be tinged with a bit of blood. When should I call my caregiver? If there's a lot of thin, clear discharge, it can be hard for you tell if it's just mucus or if you're leaking amniotic fluid. If you have any doubt, contact your midwife or doctor. Call your practitioner right away if you're not yet at 37 weeks and you notice an increase in discharge or a change in the type of discharge (if it becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody — even if it's just tinged with pink or brownish old blood). This can be a sign of preterm labor. You should also call your caregiver if you suspect that you have an infection. If you have an odorless, whitish discharge that's causing you discomfort such as itching or burning — or your vulva looks inflamed — you might have a yeast infection. If your discharge is foul-smelling or frothy or yellow, green, or gray, you might have a different kind of vaginal infection or a sexually transmitted infection, even if you don't have symptoms of irritation, itching, or burning. In either case, don't try to treat yourself with over-the-counter medications. It's important to first see your practitioner for a diagnosis to make sure you get appropriate treatment. Is there anything I can do about all this discharge? There's nothing you can do to stop the flow, but you can use panty liners to absorb it if you need to. (Don't use tampons during pregnancy.) To keep your genital area healthy, keep it clean, always wipe from front to back, and wear cotton underwear. Avoid tight pants, nylons, bubble bath, scented pads or toilet paper, feminine hygiene sprays, and scented or deodorant soaps. And don't douche — douching can upset the normal balance of vaginal flora and increase your risk of a vaginal infection. What's more, doctors and midwives discourage douching during pregnancy because in rare cases it can introduce air into your circulatory system through the vagina, which can cause serious complications ↑ |
| Name: Dad1984 | Date: Apr 14th, 2008 6:49 PM |
| I will let my wife read this. Thanks ↑ |
