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Re: Amniotic FluidFrom: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:49:45 -0600
> Is there any way you can tell if you are slowly leaking > amniotic fluid? For the past few weeks, I have felt a wet > feeling and find my undergarments wet. I am worried > because towards the end of my 1st pregnancy, I was told > that I had lost some of my amniotic fluid. At the time, > I was admitted to the hospital and they induced labor. > Also, I have recently started to feel a numbness in my > thighs when I stand for a long period. Is this normal? > I am 30 weeks pregnant. My EDD is 02/20/00. I know that feeling - actually both feelings you described. ;) First, for the wetness problem, assuming you have sniffed your undergarments to rule out urine, I would bring this up at your next OB appointment and you can have the nitrazine (?) paper test. I believe if the paper turns blue the wetness is from amniotic fluid. Plus the fluid can be put on a slide and will fern when dried if amniotic fluid. I had the numbness too and was told it was due to the increased weight/size of the uterus pressing on nerves. Good luck with the last 10 +/- weeks of your pregnancy!
-- Mary Shoup Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator mary.shoup@obgyn.net
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