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Q: How Do I Know..

asked by: jenniek on January 15th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Hey I hope this doesn't sound to stupid but how will I know if my water is leaking? Will it like trickle out noticably? Lately i've felt like I am having more 'watery discharge' (sorry tmi), its kind of hard to discribe but I also notice my underwear to be more wet but I never really feel water dripping out of me and whatnot.. Should I be concerned or is this just a wonderful change my body is going through? Oh and i'll be 36 weeks on wednesday. Thanks..

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Sunflower_pie81

replied on January 15th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

At 36 weeks I had a horrid discharge....I never noticably (sp?) had water leaking like a dripping hose....But my discharge got more and more twards the end. I would sugest wearing a panti liner.

AyaMiyaki

replied on January 15th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Sounds like discharge to me. Grab some panty liners! Wink

Bridget

replied on January 15th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Your water will have a very distinct sickeningly sweet smell. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to tell the difference between that and discharge, which should have no smell.

You're getting close!

Sandbox Party

replied on January 15th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

My water broke right before they gave me my epidural, and I was already laying in bed and didnt really pay much attention after that.

oh_mommy

replied on January 15th, 2007

Supporter

I wouldnt know sorry, the doc broke my waters for me :p

replied on January 15th, 2007

Experienced User

Waters Breaking

Even if you just spring a small leak, you' should be able to actually see/feel some trickling action.

It's common at this stage of pregnacy to have heavier discharge, along with some extra sweating.
Amnionic fluid will normally be slightly pink, and it will have a sweetish smell.
I thought it smelled a .L.O.T like semen to be honest.

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