Do I have white discharge during pregnancy?

What is white discharge?

White discharge, also known as leucorrhoea, is cervical mucus produced by cells of the cervix, vagina and certain bacteria present in the vagina due to the action of œstrogs action. These discharges are natural, non-odorous and present in all women of childbearing age. It varies in texture and quantity from one woman to another, depending on her menstrual cycle.

Is it normal to have white discharge during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, it is very common to have a heavier discharge than usual. In fact, since the vaginal environment is directly influenced by hormones, the discharge changes during the cycle, and therefore, logically, also during pregnancy. For pregnant women, the placenta and the ovaries secrete hormones that are responsible for accelerating the shedding of cells. Estrogens increase the rate of renewal of vaginal cells, which explains the appearance of more abundant white discharge. Also, with the increase in blood flow in the vaginal area, this phenomenon leads to an increase in physiological leucorrhoea. These discharges during pregnancy are very useful: they create the famous mucous plug that will close the cervix during pregnancy.

At the very end of the pregnancy, it is possible to observe the mucous plug crumbling: this gives a thick discharge, in the form of threads, sometimes with a little blood inside.

However, one must be careful in case of odorless, colorless and continuous liquid loss because it can be a risk of rupture of the water bag.

In general, during pregnancy, it is important to be careful and to look for any unusual signs.

For example, increased discharge during pregnancy is completely normal.

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