Symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy

Amniotic fluid is a very important fluid for both pregnant women and fetuses. It can be said that the fetus develops and grows in the amniotic fluid. If a pregnant woman has amniotic fluid leakage resulting in too little amniotic fluid, it will affect the health of the fetus. However, many pregnant women do not know what the symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage are. Below we will give you some basic knowledge about the symptoms of amniotic fluid leakage in mid-pregnancy!

1. What are the symptoms of amniotic fluid breaking in the second trimester?

There are many types of amniotic fluid rupture, including low-level rupture and high-level rupture. Low-level rupture of membranes: The location of rupture of membranes is low, close to the vagina, and a water-like substance will flow out of the vagina in a large amount. High rupture of membranes: The location of rupture of membranes is higher, close to the top of the uterus. This situation is more difficult to differentiate and diagnose. Usually pregnant women will feel that the vagina is wet, but the flow out is slow, which is somewhat similar to the feeling of secretions flowing out during vaginal infection.

Specifically:

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.

2. The hazards of amniotic fluid leakage in mid-pregnancy

Premature rupture of membranes can have a significant impact on the safety of mother and baby, mainly manifested as umbilical cord prolapse, premature birth and maternal and fetal infection. For women with premature rupture of membranes, if the fetal presenting part has not entered the pelvis, umbilical cord prolapse is likely to occur, leading to acute fetal hypoxia or even intrauterine fetal death. After rupture of membranes, pathogenic microorganisms in the vagina can easily ascend and cause membraneitis, endometritis, and amnionitis. If the infection is not controlled in time, it is more likely to develop into sepsis, endangering the life safety of the mother and fetus.

3. What should I do if my water breaks?

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.