What are the symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy?

Women's bodies need special care during pregnancy, especially in the second trimester, when the fetus is gradually growing and taking shape. Pregnant women need to pay attention to rest, proper activity and diet in their daily lives. Symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage in the second trimester are also relatively common. The most obvious symptom of amniotic fluid leakage in the second trimester is the appearance of clear watery liquid in the female vagina, which will flow out uncontrollably. Pregnant women need to seek medical attention promptly.

What are the symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy?

What are the symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy?

There are many symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage in the middle of pregnancy. Some are low-level leakage and some are high-level leakage. If it is low-level leakage, it is obvious that the leakage position is relatively low and very close to the vagina. It will flow out of the vagina and is similar to water-like substances. In addition, a larger amount will flow out. High-level leakage is at a higher position and is closer to the top of the uterus. It is more difficult to make a judgment at this time. Generally, pregnant women will feel that the vagina is wet, and the outflow speed is very slow, which is similar to the feeling of secretions flowing out when the vagina is infected.

If you leak amniotic fluid in the middle of pregnancy, it will be like water flowing out, out of the control of the body. There will be a sudden stream of hot water flowing downwards, and several streams will flow out after a while. There will also be cramps in the abdomen. There are also important distinguishing signs in terms of smell. The smell of urine is relatively strong and even pungent, while the smell of amniotic fluid is relatively natural and even sweet. In the late pregnancy, the bladder will be under great pressure, so it is normal to miss a few drops of urine sometimes.

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Smell is an important distinguishing feature. The smell of urine is strong and even pungent, while the smell of amniotic fluid is natural and even sweet. In late pregnancy, it is normal to miss a few drops of urine because the bladder is under great pressure.

When the amniotic fluid breaks, it is like water flowing out, which is impossible to control. Hot water flows down in streams, and there will be several streams every once in a while. There will also be cramping in the abdomen. At that time, the baby may be about to be born.

If you find liquid flowing out but are not sure whether it is amniotic fluid or urine, to be on the safe side, you can buy test paper and stick it on your underwear. You can tell whether it is amniotic fluid or urine from the change in color. The pH value of amniotic fluid is 7.0-7.5, and that of urine is 5.5-6.5. In addition, if it is amniotic fluid, you will feel the pain of labor soon. When the membranes rupture, you will feel fluid coming out, like urine. Sometimes it will be more or less, and sometimes changing body position or using abdominal pressure will cause it to flow out. In this case, the pregnant woman should go to the hospital immediately because intrauterine infection is likely to occur if the membrane ruptures more than 12 hours later.

What to do if your water breaks

The breaking of amniotic fluid is an important sign that the baby is about to be born. Because the fetus is prone to hypoxia after the water breaks, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to prepare for delivery. If the amniotic fluid is found to be sufficient and clear, the baby can survive until birth; but if the amniotic fluid is insufficient and turbid, it means that the fetus is suffering from hypoxia and requires immediate surgery.

1. Seek medical attention promptly. No matter when you feel your water breaking, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to confirm whether it is your water breaking.

2. Lie down and rest. If you find symptoms of water breaking, it is best to lie down and rest, and do not get up and move around. To avoid excessive amniotic fluid loss and umbilical cord prolapse, you can use a cushion to raise your buttocks.

3. Don’t take a shower. Do not put anything in your vagina (do not do a pelvic exam), do not have sexual intercourse, stay clean, drink plenty of water, and take your temperature twice a day.

4. Pay attention to inspection. Tell your doctor if you have brown or green tarry material (meconium) coming out of your vagina, because this may be caused by the fetus's intestines being squeezed, which often means that the fetus is under pressure or in danger.

Generally speaking, labor will occur within 24 hours after the water breaks. Antibiotics can be used 12 hours after water breaking to prevent infection. If there is no uterine contraction within 24 hours after the water breaks, the doctor will usually use an injection to induce labor. The labor-inducing injection can be used for 3 days. If the baby still cannot be born after 3 days, a caesarean section can be chosen.