What does it feel like when amniotic fluid leaks out?

Amniotic fluid plays a very important role in a woman's pregnancy. When delivery is approaching, the amniotic fluid will break, and the baby will be born at this time. However, many times in the late pregnancy, if the pregnant woman does not pay attention, the amniotic fluid will break. But the pregnant mother does not know what it feels like when the amniotic fluid flows out. Let us learn about it below.

What does it feel like when amniotic fluid leaks out?

First of all, mothers should understand that amniotic fluid is a colorless and odorless milky liquid that is not under the control of the body when it flows out. In addition, amniotic fluid is alkaline, and mothers can use PH test paper to test it. Sometimes what flows out of pregnant women is vaginal secretions. In the late pregnancy, the permeability of the pregnant woman's own vaginal mucosa will increase than usual, so vaginal secretions will flow out of the lower body in the late pregnancy. Another is urine leakage, which only occurs when lifting heavy objects or sneezing.

Secondly, for some people, the flow of amniotic fluid feels like their menstrual period, uncontrollably, while for others, it feels like urinary incontinence. Everyone feels different about amniotic fluid leakage. Once the amount of amniotic fluid flows out too much, it will feel damp and hot and the color will be clear. Regardless of whether the due date has arrived or not, if a pregnant woman finds that she is indeed leaking amniotic fluid, she should go to the hospital immediately for treatment, because if the leakage of amniotic fluid is not treated for a long time, it will cause uterine infection. When the amniotic fluid breaks, pregnant women should try to raise their hips as much as possible.

What should I do if amniotic fluid leaks out?

If amniotic fluid begins to leak around the due date, you must go to the hospital to wait for delivery, as this is a case of premature rupture of membranes. Patients with premature rupture of membranes should monitor the fetal heart rate at all times and go to the hospital for color ultrasound to see the amount of amniotic fluid in the fetal uterine cavity. If the amount of amniotic fluid is very small and there is fetal distress, cesarean section can be chosen to end the delivery. If the fetus is in good condition in the uterine cavity, there is no intrauterine distress, and only a small amount of amniotic fluid is leaking out, then medication can be used to induce uterine contractions for vaginal delivery. Therefore, if the amniotic fluid leaks out or ruptures prematurely, if there is no bleeding or abdominal pain, you must go to the hospital to decide whether to have a natural birth or a cesarean section based on the situation. If natural delivery is possible, uterine contractions can be initiated to perform natural delivery. If the cervical condition is poor, the fetus is large, or the birth canal is abnormal and vaginal delivery is not possible, cesarean section can be chosen to end the delivery.