Will amniotic fluid leak during pregnancy?

It is possible that amniotic fluid will leak during pregnancy. If this happens, it is most likely in the late pregnancy. The rupture of amniotic fluid indicates that the baby is about to be born. Of course, if this situation occurs in the middle of pregnancy, the impact is still relatively large. You should go to the hospital for examination in time, rest in bed, and pay attention to diet regulation. Let's take a look at this aspect below.

Will amniotic fluid leak during pregnancy?

Normal amniotic fluid looks similar to urine and is very clear. If the amniotic fluid leaks, it will flow out uncontrollably from our body, and the amniotic fluid will be colorless and odorless.

When the amniotic fluid flows out, if the amount is large, there will be a warm feeling and it is relatively clear. We cannot control it artificially. When the amount is small, there will always be a wet feeling, like urination, but it is not under our control like urine, and it is continuous. This is the symptom of amniotic fluid leakage.

What does it feel like when your water breaks?

After the amniotic fluid breaks, the expectant mother can feel liquid flowing out of the vagina. Careful observation can reveal that the liquid is colorless and transparent, and the amount is larger than secretions, like water.

In addition, you can also feel that the outflow of liquid is uncontrolled. When the amount is large, it will feel warm; when the amount is small, it may feel a little wet, like urination, and it will flow out continuously, and even the pregnant woman cannot control it by contracting her vagina.

It is normal for amniotic fluid to break before delivery, and the incidence rate accounts for about 6%-12% of the total births. The breaking of amniotic fluid often causes symptoms such as premature birth, fetal hypoxia, and fetal infection. Therefore, when you feel the water breaking, it is best to go to the hospital as soon as possible to prepare for delivery.

I believe that expectant mothers who read this article will be able to correctly judge whether it is amniotic fluid leakage or urine leakage. The amniotic fluid will usually break automatically before the expectant mother gives birth, but some expectant mothers may experience premature breaking of the amniotic fluid. All expectant mothers must pay attention to this situation to avoid affecting the delivery.