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1756673 tn?1312593107

Amniotic fluid

I am almost thirty two weeks pregnant and I believe I have had amniotic fluid leaking out of me for a couple of days . I am just trying to get information on what I should do . Also I am wondering what the outcomes could be like for the rest of my pregnancy ?
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1194973 tn?1385503904
If you suspect amnotic fluid, you should have gone to the hospital immedatiely. Baby NEEDS fluid to grow, and leaking--especially for a few days--puts you at risk for infection and problems in the child. What makes you suspect fluid though? An increase in discharge is also normal during pregnancy, as well as bladder problems. Baby pressing on the bladder can cause urine leakage and this is often mistaken for fluid. you need to see a doctor NOW. A simple test can check for leakage.
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889551 tn?1416184483
Anytime you suspect that you are leaking amniotic fluid you need to be seen right away. If you do have a leak there are certain precautions that need to be followed to ensure that you don't get an infection. It's also my understanding, that once your water breaks completely, you have to deliver within a week or the risk of infection is great.
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1667717 tn?1331160810
Just going by what I have read in my books, says if you have amniotic fluid leaking to call doctor right away.... as what it mean for the rest of your pregnancy, I dunno, but at 32 weeks I am sure you'll be just fine.
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