Symptoms of amniotic fluid in pregnant women

The symptoms of broken amniotic fluid are different for every pregnant woman. Some feel that it is like warm water flowing out, and liquid will flow out when they move like during menstruation. Some people feel that broken amniotic fluid just makes their underwear a little wet, which is a symptom of wetting underwear. Some people feel that broken amniotic fluid is like urinary incontinence, and the color of the amniotic fluid is a little red, etc. Let us take a look at the symptoms of broken amniotic fluid for pregnant women.

Symptoms of amniotic fluid in pregnant women

Pregnant women in the late stages of pregnancy, especially those who are approaching their due date, are very worried about the amniotic fluid breaking every day. So, what does it feel like when your water breaks?

Normal amniotic fluid and urine look similar and are very clear. If the water breaks, it will flow out uncontrollably. Amniotic fluid is colorless and odorless. When the amniotic fluid flows out, if the amount is large, it will feel warm and clear, which cannot be controlled by humans. When the amount is small, you will always feel a little wet, like urinating, but it is out of your control and is continuous.

However, vaginal secretions will increase in the later stages of pregnancy, which does not necessarily mean that water has broken. Generally, when the water breaks, you will feel a sudden flow of water out of the vagina. When the fetal head descends and blocks the cervical opening, the flow of water will decrease, but some water will still flow out as the pregnant woman moves. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital and let the doctor check. If it is indeed water breaking, you can't wait any longer and must be hospitalized for delivery. If water breaking is not treated for a long time, it can easily cause uterine infection. Some people's water breaks before their due date.

What color is the amniotic fluid?

1. Before full term, amniotic fluid is a colorless, clear liquid.

2. At full term, due to the presence of vernix caseosa, small pieces of fetal skin cells, vellus, hair, etc. are suspended in the amniotic fluid, and the fluid is slightly milky white and mixed with white flocs.

The following are abnormalities of amniotic fluid:

1. Yellow-green or dark green: fetal distress.

2. Golden yellow: Increased amniotic fluid bilirubin due to hemolysis caused by maternal and fetal blood incompatibility.

3. Viscous yellow: overdue pregnancy, placental insufficiency, etc.

4. Turbid, purulent or with a foul odor: intrauterine infection.

What to do if the amniotic fluid breaks prematurely

1. Once premature rupture of membranes occurs, the mother and her family should not panic too much. It is easy to behave inappropriately when they are at a loss. To prevent the fetal umbilical cord from prolapse, let the mother lie down immediately and raise her buttocks.

2. The mother should place a clean sanitary napkin on the vulva, pay attention to keeping the vulva clean, and not take a bath again.

3. As long as water breaks, regardless of whether the mother has reached the due date or has uterine contractions, she must go to the hospital immediately for treatment. Even on the way to the hospital, you need to lie down with your hips elevated.