Determine the leakage of water during pregnancy can only gynecologistPhoto: Getty
Why is water leaking?
Amniotic fluid (amniotic fluid),located inside the amniotic sac, performs several functions. It protects the baby from external influences and pathogenic organisms, allowing it to move freely. This sterile environment also participates in the baby's nutrition. The causes of amniotic fluid leakage are considered to be:
- Gynecological diseases: cervicitis, colpitis;
- multiple pregnancies;
- trauma to the abdomen;
- weight lifting;
- ICN (cervical cervical insufficiency).
Why is leaking amniotic fluid dangerous for the baby and mother?The outpouring of amniotic fluid provokes premature birth, infection of both mother and fetus with various infectious diseases, oxygen starvation and death of the child. At a period of up to 22 weeks, with severe leakage of amniotic fluid, pregnancy is not maintained. At later stages, the woman is prescribed antibacterial drugs and means to accelerate the growth of the child, and then labor is stimulated.
Signs of water leakage during pregnancy
Amniotic fluid leakage does not go awayasymptomatic. The first thing to pay attention to is vaginal discharge, pulling or painful sensations in the lower abdomen. During pregnancy, an increase in normal physiological discharge is possible, which does not require the attention of a doctor. But if you see a small amount of transparent, pinkish, greenish or brown liquid on a pad or underwear, you should immediately contact a gynecologist. Only a doctor can accurately determine the leakage of water during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid when the fetal bladder ruptures can:
- To pour more intensely during physical activity;
- leak a little, causing suspicion of urinary incontinence.
Amniotic fluid may leak to a minimumquantity, not letting you know. In this case, determine the dangerous state will help ultrasound and smear from the vagina on the flora. Medical research is carried out in a hospital setting. It is possible to determine the leakage of water by using a special test strip, which is sold in pharmacies. But, according to the doctors, home remedies for leakage of amniotic fluid sometimes give a false positive or false negative result. If you feel that your stomach has become smaller, in addition to physiological secretions you feel the outpouring of the amniotic fluid, you should contact an ambulance. This will protect you and the child from possible negative consequences.
