Amniotic Fluid

[OnNaturesCourse]

How does it show up if its leaking?

I've read a lot online, most of which is contradicting.

Also, would it show up on a urine dip stick if said stick was dipped just into tyre fluid? (does it contain a higher PH, blood, protein, white cells etc?)

I found it really hard to know. I had unknown leaking a couple of weeks ago - underwear was a bit wet 3 days in a row. Watery consistency, no colour, no strong smell. I called the day unit at the hospital and they were concerned it could be amniotic fluid, especially as didn't seem to be urine. They asked me to go in and did an internal swab (felt similar to a smear test), left it for 10 minutes and it came back saying not amniotic fluid - no idea if you can get these tests for home use. They didn't think it was urine either so something else but harmless. They also put me and baby on a monitor for 20 minutes. If you're not sure it's worth getting it checked and it's pretty easy for them to do.

My problem jsut now is I'm home alone, with no support close by, with a 3 year old who is at higher risk with covid. I'll keep a eye on it.

It's not alot, but it's not triggered by movement or anything which makes me think it's more watery than discharge if that makes sense