Allocations during pregnancy. What do they mean?

More abundant than usual secretions during pregnancy are quite normal, not meaning anything bad. But this is the case if it is a question of standard discharge, which does not carry any threats and pathologies. Normal watery, slightly unclear with a characteristic odor are considered. They are similar to those that usually appear before menstruation. During pregnancy, the increase in discharge is due to hormonal changes.

To make the discharge during pregnancy not cause anxiety, discomfort and did not cause any ailments, it is enough just to adhere to the basic rules of intimate hygiene. Daily wash out, wear natural cotton underwear, since synthetics during this period can serve as a stimulus. Avoid tight and too tight clothes. In no case do not use tampons, they will only increase the multiplication of bacteria, apply the usual daily sanitary napkins with a cotton surface.

But it also happens that discharge during pregnancy deviates from the norm, which can talk about various diseases. Quite often thrush (candidiasis). This is a fairly thick, white, almost opaque discharge, similar to cottage cheese. Thrush is caused by a yeast fungus. Sensations in the disease are quite unpleasant, but it is easily treated. The main thing is not to engage in self-medication, but to trust the doctor in this matter. Not every medicine is suitable for a pregnant woman. If you start the infection and admit the presence of the disease at the time of delivery, infection of the child is not ruled out.

There are other more dangerous diseases. If there are abundant discharge during pregnancy, which have a yellow or green color, accompanied by an unpleasant odor and cause redness, burning, itching, you can talk about infection, for example, chlamydia. At the very first signs it is necessary to urgently contact the observing gynecologist for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The most worrying are brownish discharge in pregnant women. Color indicates the presence of blood in them, which is very bad and often accompanies any deviation. If this occurs in the first trimester and is accompanied by pain and fever, it can speak of an ectopic pregnancy, a miscarriage or an abruption of the placenta. It is clear that any of these situations is very dangerous for the life of the mother and the baby. It is necessary to urgently consult a doctor or call an ambulance. The surest way to diagnose the cause is by ultrasound examination. If an ectopic pregnancy is detected, immediate surgical intervention will follow, in other cases, treatment and hospitalization will be prescribed, early diagnosis will help to keep the pregnancy. Most importantly, blood in secretions can never be the norm!

At later dates, it is worthwhile to look closely at the secretions. If it is practically transparent, liquid and fairly abundant discharge during pregnancy, the leakage of water is not ruled out, which is dangerous for the baby and can cause its intrauterine infection. Most often, excitement is in vain, but for your own peace of mind, it is better to purchase a special test for the determination of leakage, sold in pharmacies or to consult a doctor who will take a smear. If the diagnosis is confirmed, then at a later date a woman can be directed to the artificial stimulation of childbirth, as in addition to infection, the child is threatened with hypohydrate, which is quite dangerous and can lead to unfortunate consequences.

A pregnant woman should strictly monitor her health.