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Is The Fluid Discharge At 39 Weeks Of Pregnancy Normal?

im 39 weeks pregnant,had loose bowels yesterday and alot of tightening in the bottom of my stomach last night but not exactly painful,then this morning had fluid/discharge but cant work out if its my waters leaking as theres not much,i feel sick but not been sick just generally dont feel right,but not bad enough to go the hosp,i cant work out if they are early labour signs or just normal
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and here are your answers: 1. Diarrhea is a symptom of prostaglandin release which happens prior to the onset of labor. 2. Fluid discharge can be either leaking membranes or cervical discharge as the cervix effaces prior to the labor. This can be detected by simply applying nitrazine papers to the liquid and if there is a color change, it would be liquor. 3. As you have increased tightening in addition, you should seek help from your health care provider to decide whether you need hospitalization. Wish you safe motherhood.
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Is The Fluid Discharge At 39 Weeks Of Pregnancy Normal?

Hello, I have gone through your query and here are your answers: 1. Diarrhea is a symptom of prostaglandin release which happens prior to the onset of labor. 2. Fluid discharge can be either leaking membranes or cervical discharge as the cervix effaces prior to the labor. This can be detected by simply applying nitrazine papers to the liquid and if there is a color change, it would be liquor. 3. As you have increased tightening in addition, you should seek help from your health care provider to decide whether you need hospitalization. Wish you safe motherhood.