It is quite common for the women to have vaginal discharges in pregnancy. This is one of the many pregnancy complications that a woman encounters and has to face the same with courage and determination. Pregnancy is a very delicate period and every step shall be taken with due caution. Whether it is diet, general hygiene, prevention against diseases and trauma, exercises, medications, moral support of family members, timely and regular check-ups and other things, all shall be duly paid attention to. Even the choice of doctor has to be done very carefully. The past history of successful cases and the number of years past experience is important to know.

If the discharge is similar to or a little more than the one you used to experience before pregnancy, then there is nothing to worry about. During the early stages of pregnancy, these types of discharges of white fluids shall not bother you though it is better to keep the doctor informed of these. It is important to take note of the color (white, brown or red) and smell of fluid discharged (foul smelling or odorless) as well. These discharges are usually due to some urinary tract infection or yeast infection.

However, one shall carefully note whether vaginal bleeding is occurring as well. If bleeding does happen in any stage of pregnancy, then it is not a good sign and doctor shall be consulted immediately. In the later stages of pregnancy as well, the vaginal discharges shall be taken seriously. The unstoppable discharges could be of amniotic fluids in which the fetus develops in the uterus and is, therefore, a potentially dangerous situation for the baby. Doctor’s advice shall be taken immediately.

Vaginal discharges can also be due to wrong position of fetus development i.e. fetus development in fallopian tube rather than uterus. Or, these could also be due to some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Whatever may be the reason, keep the doctor informed and in case doctor calls for check up, it shall not be delayed at all. It is strictly not recommended that you waste time in seeking advice from others or take over-the-counter medications.

Some of the discharge situation may warrant immediate surgery, usually within 24 hours and you shall be mentally prepared to meet the situation. If this situation arises in the seventh or eighth month, you might be close to delivering a premature but otherwise healthy baby. If it happens early, then the development of fetus is not complete and can be a problem situation.