The amniotic fluid is called liquid, which is the habitat for the child, while it is in the mother's womb. An amniotic fluid is located in the fetal bladder, which prevents it from seeping out. This way creates a comfortable environment for the growth and development of the baby, which protects him from the penetration of various infections.
Under normal conditions, amniotic fluid pours out at the onset of labor, when during the fights there is a rupture of amniotic membranes. Nevertheless, it happens that the leakage of amniotic fluid during pregnancy occurs long before its termination. In this case, it is very important to identify and correct the problem in a timely manner in order to keep the pregnancy.
Causes
The causes of leakage of amniotic fluid can be diverse:
- inflammatory diseases or infectious processes. In particular, with endocervicitis or colpitis there is a disruption of the integrity of the fetal bladder;
- neoplasms of the uterus (both benign and malignant);
- isthmic-cervical insufficiency;
- some methods of prenatal diagnosis (chorion biopsy, amniocentesis);
- the influence of external factors - a fall, a gross physical impact.
How to recognize the leakage of amniotic fluid?
The fact that it is worth immediately contacting the doctor is indicated by colorless or greenish discharge that does not have a smell. They in small amounts flow out when lying down or when moving. And this happens involuntarily, and it is impossible to control this process with muscles. When leakage of amniotic fluid flows, treatment should be started immediately. This will increase the chances of a favorable outcome.
It is important to know that if you just found wet spots on your underwear - this is not a reason for panic. It is not at all necessary that the leakage of amniotic fluid appears this way. As a rule, these spots are explained by completely different reasons. The fact is that the longer the period, the more abundant the vaginal discharge in a woman. In addition, in late pregnancy, the muscles of the bladder relax, because of which there may be a slight incontinence.
To determine if amniotic fluid can flow, it is worth making a test. To do this, go to the toilet and empty the bladder, then wash yourself and dry yourself dry. Then, lie down on a dry clean sheet and check your condition. If within fifteen minutes a damp spot appears on the sheet, urgently call the doctors - most likely this is indeed leakage of amniotic fluid.
Treatment of leakage of amniotic fluid
Therapy in this case will be reduced to preventing infection of the fetus, which has lost its natural environment of existence. To this end, doctors will implement antibiotic therapy, which aims to destroy the alien microflora. Mothers in this period should strictly comply with bed rest and take injections of a hormonal drug that accelerates the maturation of the respiratory and urinary systems of the child.
Possible consequences
Let's consider, than danger of leakage of amniotic waters threatens. The danger of what is happening depends on the period of pregnancy. It is particularly important to seek help in a timely manner if the period is less than 20 weeks. If the uterus cavity is not yet infected, doctors will do everything to keep the pregnancy. With late treatment, serious complications can develop, infection of the membranes occurs and the fetus may die. Leakage of amniotic fluid before delivery, at a later date, is also not the norm, but with timely diagnosis it is not dangerous. In this case, the woman will simply be called childbirth.