It will typically soak through underwear Urine is yellow and odorous. Typical discharge also may be white or milky with a mild odor or no smell at all, bornstein says “in contrast, leaking of amniotic fluid is watery, clear and continuous in most cases.” Amniotic fluid is usually clear and odorless It might contain blood or mucus
Once amniotic fluid starts leaking, it does not stop It may be helpful to wear a sanitary pad to absorb the liquid If the fluid is yellow and smells like urine, it is likely urine. Amniotic fluid that’s tinted brown or green means the fetus has passed meconium (their first poop) Meconium in amniotic fluid can cause complications if the fetus breathes it in. Amniotic fluid is typically clear to pale yellow when leaking, indicating a normal rupture of membranes
Amniotic fluid comes out in a gush when the membrane ruptures This is also known as a water break, and it usually happens when you enter labor A small hole in the amniotic sac, it may lead to a slow fluid leak, which feels like the trickle of fluid down to the vagina. Amniotic fluid is generally clear, while urine tends to be on the yellower side and discharge more of a cloudy white If you’re noticing a continuous trickle or even a small gush of clear fluid, odds are you’re leaking amniotic fluid.
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