Discharges in pregnancy
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Discharges are common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. As long as it doesn't smell bad, is not itchy or discoloured, it's quite normal. But if any of the above applies, it could be a sign of infection. Your midwife can take a swab to check for infection. This looks like a cotton bud, which is gently dabbed into the vagina, then sent away to the laboratory.
Some infections, such as Group B Streptococcus, can cause premature labour, so don't ignore unusual symptoms. Many women get a fungal infection, thrush, in pregnancy, which can be white and curdy and 'yeasty' smelling. You and your partner will need to be treated for this.
Anne Richley, midwife.
By Anne Richley, midwife
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Chan, about 1 year
Hey im just a little worried, me n my bf had sex last week and he pulled out way before he came but yet when i moved i found a puddle of white stuff on my sheet and we cant work out if it was from me or my bf? which has worried me a little, and lately my how can i put this, my nipples hurt a little when you touch them? could this be to do with pregnancy? at all?
Report this commenttheresa, about 1 year
hiya,,,,,,,,, i dont keep track of my periods, and a couple of days ago i had a little bit of spotting, does this mean i am pregnant?
Report this commentstephanie, about 1 year
actually if you are only a month or so in, a little bleeding is just old residule( hope spelled it right) this happened to me during my pregnancy and i rushed to my doctor just to find out that its ok and that it was fine
Report this commentkay, about 1 year
hi adele. i hope you have managed to sort out your concerns. i am sure this is quite normal. i have had 4 babies myself. you must feel very excited. good luck.
Report this commentadele, about 1 year
i've recently found out that i am 6 weeks pregnant ... i'm meeting my midwife for the first time on the 26th march .... today i have found that i have a discharge which looks like it could have blood in with it ...w as wondering if this is normal or if there is something wrong .. this is my first pregnancy .... x
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rachel, about 1 year
i had sex with my boyfriend last week and i am all of a sudden gettin quite alot of the pregnancy symptons does this mean that i am pregnant or what ? x
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