Am I Leaking Amniotic Fluid or Is it Pee? (clear breakdown of signs)

[@user-ks6jn6zv1q]

Hi Alice! Thanks for this. Are you able to describe the consistency of each? Thick, mucus-like, watery?

[@SmileAsh123]

I’m 36 weeks, lost my mucus plug a few days ago and now keep “leaking”. It’s been happening over the course of a few days though. Could that still mean it’s possibly amniotic fluid?

[@birthtoolbox]

It could be. I would check in with your care provider.

[@farhandahir3566]

How did it go? I hope you had a great delivery.

[@user-rt7mo5sx5q]

I'm 19 weeks pregnant. I was sitting and relaxing suddenly i feel something driping through my legs it is clear water and small amount but i got scared..i don't know if it is pee or fluid

[@birthtoolbox]

If you continue having the dripping I would contact your care provider.

[@chandnitodarmal]

@user-rt7mo5sx5q what have you done than ? I also felt same, is it normal ?

[@user-rt7mo5sx5q]

@@chandnitodarmal I consulted my doctor..after the checkup she said I'm ok it is normal discharge

[@babevera9995]

Same with me, dripping very little water.

[@a.g.a.7856]

Maam I’m on my 26 weeks of pregnancy and I suffered from fungal infection base on PAP Smear my OB GYN gave me proscription of Intravaginal antibiotics when I put it tonight there are odorless clear fluid comes out from my perineal area together with melted medication I’m scared I also suffered from GDM

[@birthtoolbox]

I’m sorry I don’t know the answer.

[@javeriaghaffar9623]

Hi, I'm 21 weeks pragnant. I woke up and my trouser was wet. I thought it's pee. I tried to smell it and it was like nothing. So i called in my hospital and she said to wear and pad and observe for 2 hours and come with that pad and we will test it. But nothing came out. Because it was just in one go. Nothung came after that. So i didn't go as i didn't have anything on my pad. And my baby is active in my belly whole day. I felt kicks so many times. Plz guide me what to do it's my 1st pragnancy so i don't have any idea about this

[@birthtoolbox]

I would follow what your care provider says. It sounds like they are following what is correct.

[@applestoapples3049]

Hi what did it end up being?

[@simisamrizwan8380]

You did not reply

[@sithokozilejiyanencube3843]

Hapen to me

[@EllaOnyedikachi]

Plz I really need help am leaking for one week and some days now and am 32 weeks all the scan say everything is fine and I keep on putting pad the water is clean sometimes it will come heavy and sometimes is will be small God when is this going to stop

[@birthtoolbox]

If you go about life without a pad is does it soak through your underwear?

[@EllaOnyedikachi]

@@birthtoolbox yes doctor it soak my underwear that is why I keep on putting pad plz can this stop am so scared bcoz this 8 months is dangerous I don't want anything to happen to my baby

[@birthtoolbox]

I would get checked again by your doctor.

[@RSTAR485]

What about yellow light discharge??

[@iqraasif3783]

I am 10 weeks pregnant and i see yellowish spots sometimes white spots on my trousers. Its slightly smelly and the cloth turns a bit hard when it dries. The quantity seems like discharge, it happens twice a day. What could it be?

[@birthtoolbox]

Discharge can be normal, but I would reach out to your care provider with this questions as well.

[@iqraasif3783]

@@birthtoolbox thank you ☺️

[@kalpanashivshankar5633]

Hi doctor after passing urine i feel some 3 to 4 drops leaking on my underware could you please help

[@birthtoolbox]

Hello! If only a few drops I probably wouldn't be concerned. If you have more than that you couldn't contact your care provider.

[@SubarnaRai-ln1hk]

Hi maam M 36 week pregnant Can amniotic sac restore it self Coz i have feel dripping few days just one time before but not its gone

[@birthtoolbox]

Yes there are rare cases when the sac does reseal.

[@kainatmeher1876]

Hi , I am 33 weeks pregnent i face like a milk no smell no sticky discharge comes,4 to 5 drops a day am so worried what i do is it normal are not is it amniotic fluid are not .please dear tell me

[@kainatmeher1876]

Light yellow in color ,milky white

[@birthtoolbox]

The amount (4 to 5 drops a day) sounds a lot like discharge and not your amniotic fluid. It's always safe to ask your care provider as well.

[@Pweddybutterscotch]

Hi woke up leaking a white milkish fluid but not much smell

[@birthtoolbox]

Sounds like an increase in discharge, but call your care provider with any concerns

[@shantavalentine9537]

Question your video so beneficial. But I’m worried I had period like cramps yesterday. Lower abdomen and backaches. A ton of pressure to my vagina. They check my cervix snd it was still closed. I wasn’t having contractions. They sent me home and said if worsen comes back. Well today I had brown like discharge along with watery odorless discharge I’m so confused I don’t want to go back and it’s false but my mom thinks it’s preterm labor 28 weeks

[@birthtoolbox]

It’s always better to be safe if you are concerned. I would call your care provider and check in with your symptoms.

[@pushpinderkaur805]

Hlo mam, i just go washroom for pee, when i just sit down smthng comes out in flow, soon after i pee. Can u plss help me with that.

[@birthtoolbox]

I recommend calling your doctor or midwife.

[@Steph-yi4qc]

I’m 21 weeks pregnant, how do you know this is all healthy or not? Like how much fluid is healthy?

[@birthtoolbox]

If there is actual dripping then it’s best to call your care provider.

[@GraceWanjiru-ul6by]

I get lots of clear watery discharge not smelly, am not pregnant, is that normal?

[@birthtoolbox]

A lot of discharge often happens when ovulation occurs.

[@aishalove513]

Every morning when i get up i have a heavy watery discharge soaking my panty liner, then it slows down during the day. I am very concerned, however my country don't have test strips to check for amniotic fluid leak.

[@birthtoolbox]

Very watery discharge is quite common. If you aren't getting dripping throughout the day then I would guess that it is discharge. It's always good to mention it to your care provider just to be sure.

[@aishalove513]

@@birthtoolbox my under does be wet during the day but not as much as the morning when I get up. Also I'm 15 weeks pregnant on progesterone twice per day.

[@edithmchenga6846]

So informative. Thank you.

[@birthtoolbox]

Glad to be able to help! ❤️Alice

[@birthtoolbox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TotallyNOT_INSAN3]

What if you have the fluid without being pref?

[@birthtoolbox]

Do you mean if you are not pregnant?

[@reynamarialis882]

What about like a light green fluid only a little bit ! Week 37 c section scheduled

[@birthtoolbox]

I would contact your care provider and let them know what you are seeing.

[@manjushree1355]

Im 39 weeks pregnant I'm having milky white discharge after peeing or when i use birth ball its kind of oozing out ..is it normal? Is it only discharge?

[@birthtoolbox]

An increase in discharge is very common in the last month of pregnancy. When in doubt you can always call your midwife or doctor.

[@HELLO-b1p]

I have this too milky white discharge with after peeing 33 weeks prego

[@SompaKhatun-c5v]

How was your delivery?​@@HELLO-b1p

[@kymactav1097]

I just lost my mucus plug I seen it in the toilet and now I keep leaking the amount equivalent to a small pee every here and there and it's my first baby so I'm not sure if It's my water breaking or if I need to go into the hospital yet? Can you please help me?

[@birthtoolbox]

If you keep leaking, you should call your doctor or midwife.

[@pushpinderkaur805]

I didn’t see any colour bcz that was so fast nd unexpected. I felt little constipated too today. M almost 25 weeks pregnant

[@birthtoolbox]

I recommend calling your heath care provider.

[@pushpinderkaur805]

Any idea what it can be?

[@pushpinderkaur805]

Nd thnx for ur reply

[@kristi813]

any updates? i was going to shower and i noticed like a liquid going down my thigh and i freaked. i have no clue if it’s discharge or amniotic fluid

[@pushpinderkaur805]

My doc told me to keep an eye on it. So far m gd.

[@shivapriyasundararaman6300]

I get a lot of watery fluid coming out when i am coughing or sneezing please guide me

[@birthtoolbox]

My guess is that is probably urine. If you don’t have leaking during regular times or movement then I don’t think it is your amniotic fluid.

[@amandabarrett2472]

That's normal when further along. Usually urine and discharge. That happens in even healthy pregnancy

[@KaroloNkadimeng]

Im 36weeks when i stand up i had something warm when i check it was something like fresh milk edded with water i wiped it came out again

[@birthtoolbox]

If you keep having leaking it is always best to contact your doctor or midwife.

[@KesorCadangan-gh2hq]

I am on my due month just waiting for the perfect day and i just have a clear discharge but has a smelly smell

[@birthtoolbox]

If the smell is strong you might want to ask your care provider about it. Clear is usually fine, but the odor could be a possible infection.

[@AnnaSHLMIAN-t1y]

i am 29 weeks 7 months twins it happends today i peed on my underwear alott but it didnt smell pee

[@birthtoolbox]

I bet you are very hydrated

[@zainabwrya1709]

Hey im 25 Weeks pregnant and i small water came out 2 times today the water goes down to my knees it feels like pee but doesnt smell or when i wipe it it’s totally clean no yellow or smth i dont know what to do im worried if there’s a hole

[@birthtoolbox]

I would contact your healthcare provider just to be sure.

[@HELLO-b1p]

Hey are you 33 weeks pregant now ? I am

[@khadijahali635]

Thank you !!

[@birthtoolbox]

You're welcome!

[@julianebaltik4069]

Im leaking fluid for the past 3 days all ready its coming very slowly. I went to the ER to check what it was i tested negative on amniotic. I waisted all day waiting there. Now im still leaking but i dont want to go in again to check because i waisted all day. The hopital is really bad i guess because i spent all day there hungry and alone. And then with them just to tell me to go home. Im just scared its my water that leaking what do i do.

[@birthtoolbox]

I’m so sorry that you had that experience! Couple of questions: How did they check it? How far along are you? Does it soak your underwear?

[@julianebaltik4069]

@birthtoolbox I'm 35 weeks 2 days it soaks my under wear. So I go through about 7 thin liners a day. They tested with a kinda looks like a long q-tip.

[@birthtoolbox]

I would check in with your regular care provider and let them know what's going on. Instead of going into the ER perhaps they can check you at their office.

[@spooky_stream4209]

@@birthtoolbox I need help I’m 38 weeks 18 and have been leaking lil bits of idk what am scared

[@birthtoolbox]

If you are scared, I would recommend calling your doctor or midwife.@@spooky_stream4209

[@calmclover3797]

But I've been leaking this clear watery thing for like a month I'm 28 weeks

[@birthtoolbox]

Make sure your doctor or midwife knows.

[@rodamohammed4742]

Thank you so much it was really helpful 😊

[@birthtoolbox]

You are welcome!

[@nitheshwaria336]

I get water thing while i sneeze what is that

[@birthtoolbox]

For most people that is a leak from the bladder, a little urine comes out.

[@HELLO-b1p]

Yes with every sneeze and cough I leak urine

[@rachelnavarrete3925]

Thank you Alice! Is the strip test fool-proof?

[@birthtoolbox]

I think it is fairly accurate, but not 100%.