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How Much Liquid Discharge Could Be Expected After Water Breaks In Pregnancy?

My wife pregnant (gestational age 39 weeks 1 day) with our first child. Normal pregnancy. She just had an involuntary discharge of about a half cup of clear liquid. She is not having regular contractions. We wonder if her water has broke. How much liquid can one expect when the water breaks?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there is no definite or specific amount to ascertain leaking fluid.But in case if the membranes rupture there will be gush of leaking fluid.The water just flows by the side of leg and there after continuous leaking might be there.But in case of vaginal discharge the above things will not be seen.As you are in term pregnancy I suggest you to consult doctor for physical examination and furthur management.Observer the fetal movements.Nothing to worry even if the water is leaking as you are already term.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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How Much Liquid Discharge Could Be Expected After Water Breaks In Pregnancy?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion there is no definite or specific amount to ascertain leaking fluid.But in case if the membranes rupture there will be gush of leaking fluid.The water just flows by the side of leg and there after continuous leaking might be there.But in case of vaginal discharge the above things will not be seen.As you are in term pregnancy I suggest you to consult doctor for physical examination and furthur management.Observer the fetal movements.Nothing to worry even if the water is leaking as you are already term. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha