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Question Title: Abdominal pressure

Forum: The Maternal and Child Health Forum
Topic: Pregnancy - Normal

I'm 20 weeks pregnant with my fifth child. I've been experiencing abdominal pressure - lower pelvic area. In addition to this, I've had a thick discharge. I will be seeing my ob in two days but wondering if it is something that should cause me concern.

Dear Beth:
Pressure in midpregnancy is common and increases as muscle tone is lax due to prior pregnancies. Equally, a thick discharge during pregnancy can be normal.
A physician visit is needed to evaluate "how low you are carrying", whether there is any change in the cervix, and whether the discharge is "physiologic" or infection such as yeast.

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Question Title: Abdominal pressure

Forum: The Maternal and Child Health Forum Topic: Pregnancy - Normal

Forum: The Maternal and Child Health Forum
Topic: Pregnancy - Normal