Will my stomach hurt if my water breaks?

The amniotic fluid breaks, which mainly happens before the pregnant woman gives birth. It is also a sign of delivery. When the amniotic fluid breaks, the pregnant woman does not feel pain. The broken amniotic fluid is like urine flowing out, but the woman cannot control the amniotic fluid by herself and it will also have some odor. If the amniotic fluid breaks, you must go to the hospital for examination in time. This may be a sign of imminent delivery. You must do a good job of prenatal care and prepare for the birth of the baby.

Generally speaking, when the amniotic fluid breaks, there will be vaginal discharge, which is usually a colorless liquid. The feeling of amniotic fluid breaking is that a transparent liquid suddenly flows out of the vagina, and the amount is larger than the secretions, like water.

Normal amniotic fluid and urine look similar and are very clear. If the water breaks, it will flow out uncontrollably. Amniotic fluid is colorless and odorless. When the amniotic fluid flows out, if the amount is large, it will feel warm and clear, which cannot be controlled by humans. When the amount is small, you will always feel a little wet, like urinating, but it is out of your control and is continuous.

It is normal for your water to break before labor. The incidence rate is about 6%-12% of the total number of births. The breaking of amniotic fluid often causes symptoms such as premature birth, fetal hypoxia, and fetal infection.

If a pregnant mother feels water flowing out of the vagina before contractions occur, it may be early rupture of membranes. She should go to the hospital for examination and timely treatment. Otherwise, it may cause bacterial infection or the umbilical cord may fall into the vagina (umbilical cord prolapse) and lead to fetal death.

However, vaginal secretions will increase in the later stages of pregnancy, which does not necessarily mean that water has broken. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital to have a doctor check. If it is indeed water breaking, you can't wait any longer and must be hospitalized for delivery. After the water breaks, it is recommended that family members lift the pregnant mother's hips and send her to the delivery hospital as soon as possible.

Urine and amniotic fluid flow out of different places. Urine comes out from the urethra, and amniotic fluid comes out from the vagina. Smell is an important distinguishing mark. 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 flowing water, which cannot be controlled at all. Hot water flows downward in streams, with several streams flowing out after a while. There will also be cramping in the abdomen. At that time, the baby may be about to be born.