When is normal discharge of amniotic fluid?
In order to timely respond to the situation, every pregnant woman should know when the amniotic fluid normally begins to flow.
So most often this process is observed at approximately 38 weeks of gestation. Recognize this phenomenon for the future mother will not be difficult, tk. a large amount of liquid is simultaneously released. As a rule, after this moment, cramping pain begins to increase, which indicates the onset of the generic process.
What are the signs of leakage of the amniotic fluid?
The signs of leakage of amniotic fluid are few. Most women, with a small amount of their take this phenomenon for the usual physiological discharge. Amniotic fluid, mixing with vaginal secretions, becomes practically not noticeable. Therefore, a question arises as to how the leakage of amniotic fluid appears and how to recognize it.
The main feature of this process is constantly wet underwear. Even after a recent shift, after a short time, it becomes wet again. At the same time, there is a regularity: the allocation of amniotic fluid increases after physical exertion and even after a short walk.
How to recognize the leakage of the amniotic fluid by yourself?
Many women think about how to identify the leakage of amniotic fluid, if this phenomenon does not happen all the time. It's quite easy to do this, even at home. It is enough to conduct the next test.
Spread a clean and dry diaper on the bed. Before carrying out the test, the bladder must be completely emptied.
If, after carrying out such a check, a woman still doubts, you can confirm or refute the results with a medical test. On sale in pharmacies there are special test strips that detect the content of amniotic fluid in the urine, if they leak. In addition, a similar study is conducted in the laboratory.