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Watery Discharge 2nd Trimester

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VeronicaFranklin · 10/03/2022 18:57

So this might be a bit too much info... but I'm currently in my 2nd trimester (26 weeks) and have had watery/white discharge since finding out I was pregnant - so some discharge is normal for me, but recently in past week or so I've noticed my underwear is damp by the end of the day.

It doesn't seem to have any odour, it's not urine and it isn't sweet smelling (from what I can tell apart from my laundry detergent). I could even wonder if it's sweat (sorry! gross I know) as I've been red hot since getting pregnant and probably wearing too tight clothes!

If I put a pad on it doesn't fill it just leaves it damp, I've also put tissue in my knickers and again it's more just damp than wet when I take it out.

I'm sure it is normal watery discharge associated with pregnancy however my Sister in law had PPROM at 27 weeks so I think I'm prone to jumping to the worst case scenario in my head and automatically think it's amniotic fluid! I'm feeling babies movements fine.
I just wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing a clear watery discharge in 2nd trimester?

Advice online is conflicting, some sites say it's completely normal to have clear watery discharge that increases in pregnancy.

Sorry if this is a bit gross! x

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ISayItLikeItIs · 11/03/2022 09:40

I remember having some discharge all throughout my pregnancy but I remember it being a bit thick and whitish color. If you're worries speak to your MW

Helpdesk3 · 11/03/2022 11:49

Visit Triage and see if it's amniotic fluid, they can do a swab test to confirm.

VeronicaFranklin · 11/03/2022 12:25

Thanks, I put a pad on overnight and it was barely damp this morning when I checked. I spoke to my Midwife on the phone this morning and she said an increase in clear, odourless discharge is very common in pregnancy and increases as your pregnancy goes on and not to worry unless it is alot i.e. Soaking through a pad or clothing and has a distinct smell. So I feel reassured.

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