Could this be amniotic fluid leaking? (TMI - Photo)

[PurplePansy05]

Hi ladies, looking for some help please.

I've had this discharge for 2 days now after a completely dry spell throughout my pregnancy. I am now just turning 13 weeks.

I had a good scan on Tuesday and then yesterday and today this happened. It happens regularly throughout the day.

I am probably exaggerating, but I had 3 miscarriages in a row before this pregnancy and I am panicked at the moment that something is wrong.

Called my MW, she's busy dealing with an emergency. Called GP who referred me to the EPU, EPU rang me and said they won't scan me because I have no pain or bleeding and their services are restricted due to covid. No one will even swab me and I don't know if this could be thrush or an infection.

To describe this discharge, it's:

• See through as you can see. There are patches of my normal, creamy discharge and then much larger patches of pure watery;
• It's odourless;
• Very thin, water-like consistency and look
• I feel constantly damp down there, it didn't wet my clothes, but I changed my pants once this afternoon and the second pair is damp too.

Could this be amniotic fluid leak? I have never seen amniotic fluid and wouldn't be able to distinguish it. I really don't know what to do now 😭 Please could someone share their thoughts? xx

I wonder when anyone will actually start caring about my baby enough to have me checked over, clearly my past history and my wellbeing isn't enough for them to pay attention, so no idea how far along I need to be for the NHS to care. 20 weeks? 24? I don't know. Looks like I might be spending a lot of money privately if I have more concerns in the next however many weeks though. xx

PurplePansy I know it's not easy to get hold of doctor or midwife. I don't know your hospital situation but I have been told to go to A&E until 20 weeks and then basically I will get the green signal for any query with midwife. I have three previous miscarriage. But no concern whatsoever until I will pass 20 weeks marks. And even in this check I waited nearly 3 to 4 hours just to get tested. Even one nurse who asked me how far you along raised her eyebrows and asked only 21 weeks? So don't expect any good response or concern from this hospital staff. The other mum is right that you have to fight and argue strongly with them. Please get hold of your GP. They can directly call to Gynecologist and consultant and ask them about you and can refer you to Gynecologist as well. But it's all waiting game. Good luck with your private consultation and hopefully everything will turn out well.

HerringGull. Sorry to hear about your loss. It must be very painful to go through it. Can you please tell me if you had any other symptoms with discharge? I got tested negative for amniotic fluid but I am still worried that what if they have missed anything. I don't know what to ask more to midwife or doctor?

@PurplePansy05 in most trusts you are classed as a gynaecology patient until 18-20/40 then you move over to maternity for any concerns and can access triage/dau. Any concerns until then your best bet is via your GP/EPU or a&e if anything urgent such as bleeding but even then they will usually ref to EPU and the scan is not necessarily on the same day. Some EPU do offer walk ins you will need to check what's local to you also if that's still happening due Covid.
Based on all your symptoms and the picture I think it's normal pregnancy discharge. Perhaps you can talk to your GP about your anxiety following your history and see if they can offer any additional support.

@Sona3 no, no other symptoms. The reason for getting a hole in the membranes was never explained, so there was nothing else obviously going on. Assuming the test for amniotic fluid is reliable I guess if you've had the fluid tested you're in the clear. I'm no expert though.

Thank you HerringGul. That must be so frustrating for not finding the reason for the hole. Doctor tested my fluid around the cervix with swab. But he said the test is negative so it can be just discharge but see how you feel in next two weeks if discharge increases then come back 🤔 😠. If he has checked everything properly then why would he suggest that. If he had any doubt then should refer me for internal scan to check fluid level. That's what keep bugging me and makes me worried.

Perhaps you can talk to your GP about your anxiety following your history and see if they can offer any additional support.

I love people on here advising the obvious without realising what the reality is. I spoke to them many times over the years and there is no support, they are unwilling to refer, when they do the list is 6 to 18 months, now it's probably much longer. I had private counselling but please don't bother with advising someone who has been through multiple losses this way. It's unhelpful to say the least. This anxiety simply won't go away and each and every one of us manages it best we can, thank you.

I am also fully aware of the "cut off" points, the issue is EPU and MWs do not care enough so it looks like my son is completely unimportant until maybe they start paying some attention at 18 wks if we make it that far. We are left completely alone which makes me incredibly angry.

Just in reply to your comment about no one swabbing you, my GP just left me some swabs at reception on 2 occasions and I did them myself in the loo. Could you request this instead?

@PurplePansy05

Perhaps you can talk to your GP about your anxiety following your history and see if they can offer any additional support.

I love people on here advising the obvious without realising what the reality is. I spoke to them many times over the years and there is no support, they are unwilling to refer, when they do the list is 6 to 18 months, now it's probably much longer. I had private counselling but please don't bother with advising someone who has been through multiple losses this way. It's unhelpful to say the least. This anxiety simply won't go away and each and every one of us manages it best we can, thank you.

I am also fully aware of the "cut off" points, the issue is EPU and MWs do not care enough so it looks like my son is completely unimportant until maybe they start paying some attention at 18 wks if we make it that far. We are left completely alone which makes me incredibly angry.

Well I'm sorry if my reply offended you. Perhaps reconsider posting on a public forum if you are going to get agitated by replies that are not 100% tuned into your situation based on the minimal information you have given. I was only advising you based on how you are coming across and would still advise seeking help for your MH as the anxiety could get worse throughout the pregnancy. Perhaps private would be a better option for you or hopefully you have good support you can talk too. Best of luck

@Starstella21 Your posts really aren't helping, but I appreciate the thought, thank you.

PurplePansy05 I am sharing my personal experience with you as I have been through the multiple loses as well. If you can please take as much as rest as you can with feets up. I know it's hard if you have other kids to look after or if you are working. But try to get bed rest as much as you can and drink well and let everything around you settle down itself. I am doing the same as I have heard that body has it's own power to work on it and heal. I won't say don't worry as it's hardest not to think about it. But while you are resting try to divert your attention with watching movies, do what you like, even online shopping if you like. Everything will be fine.

@Sona3 You're very kind, thank you 🌺💐 Your posts have given me a lot of comfort, I think you have it spot on. I'm really sorry you understand it so well, I do not wish this sort of experience on absolutely anyone 💐 I really hope you'll get some peace and comfort throughout your pregnancy, happy to chat whenever 😊 I'm trying to keep myself grounded with relaxation techniques, meditation, daily walks, little nice things. It helps but sometimes I get anxious still.

The news is that I had a private appointment and my cervix is closed, there's good amount of amniotic fluid and my son is fine 😊 Which I'm delighted with. Saying that, I need another urine test as mine came back as either contaminated or UTI, so I am giving another sample next week. Will update this thread in case anyone reads this in the future at my stage of pregnancy. I am very glad I got checked over, it's not worth the stress if you think something might be wrong. Thank you everyone for your support 💐 xx

PurplePansy05 that's great news.🤗👏 I am so happy for you.😃😃 So glad to hear that everything is fine with you and your son. At least now you have peace of mind. You took a very good decision to get checked in private without waiting on NHS. Really appreciate your kind words about me and happy that you find me connected with you very well as sometimes it's hard to get support from even near and dear ones not their fault but they are not in the same situation as we are and can't understand what's going in our mind and why are we so worried. But don't worry now. Everything will be fine and let's hope that both of us will peaceful and happy pregnancy ahead. Please take rest , eat well, sleep well and drink lots of water.

@PurplePansy05 hope everything went well with you. Just an updates from me I had given a birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl in May(37+4)

I've had this every day since start of second trimester (now 36 weeks)

Okkkkk must remember to read second page! facepalm

But congratulations! :) x

Hi @Sona3 😊 Thank you for an update! I'm so pleased for you, congratulations!!! I too had a healthy baby boy last month, currently feeding him, he's a beautiful 7 week old now 💙 Wishing you all the best xx