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Pregnant With Pain In Lower Area And Weird Smelling Discharge. Is It An Infection?

I am 34 weeks pregnant and i am have pains in my lower area, been having the weird smelling discharge for about a week and have a feeling of pooping but nothing is coming out. did i lose my mucus plug or do i have a infection. my baby is still quite active but is moving down i can feel it. i have drank water, laid down and showered nothing has helped what should i do
Fri, 4 Jan 2013
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You should be examined by your obstetrician to make sure you havent lost your mucus plug.Smelly discharge indicates an infection. You may need antibiotics for the infection.
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Pregnant With Pain In Lower Area And Weird Smelling Discharge. Is It An Infection?

You should be examined by your obstetrician to make sure you havent lost your mucus plug.Smelly discharge indicates an infection. You may need antibiotics for the infection.