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Re: amniotic fluid leakage (2)

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Sep 1998 11:50:02 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 9 Sep 1998, Sian wrote: >
>Could I also ask a question about amniotic fluid leakage?
>
>I am 7 month pregnant and am concerned as I seem to be leaking small
>amounts of fluid at orgasm (this is definately not usual discharge) and
>also when vomiting (I am continuing to be sick on a regular basis).
>
>I am suffering a bit from stress incontinence (e.g. when sneezing) and
>so I always ensure that my bladder is empty when I feel nauseous - so I
>don't think that this is the problem. i.e. leaks can occur immediately
>after I have completely emptied my bladder.
>
>Should I be worried about this?
>
>Thanks for your time.

You should have your physician check out this fluid loss. It is almost certainly NOT amniotic fluid, but it is not worth the risk of ignoring it. Your physician has means of making sure that the fluid that you see is not amniotic fluid. 

--
William D. McIntosh, MD
Clarksville, TN


This is for educational purposes only.  It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.



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