THICK YELLOW DISCHARGE WHILE PREGNANT

It may sound weird but it is one of the common question which many moms-to-be have in their minds and they want to know what exactly they are going on down there. You may suffer a lot of changes in your body during pregnancy and Change in appearance of your vaginal discharge is one of them.

WHAT IS YELLOW DISCHARGE DURING PREGNANCY?

The labor causes the mucus which is pinkish yellow in colour and from then you start to suffer discharge which may be on constant basis on may alternate. The discharge during pregnancy is usually clear and white in colour but it should not be worried about because it is totally normal until and unless it has an unbearable odor. If this discharge causes stains in your underwear, you should be very careful about other signs and symptoms which you experience because it may be due to any underlying infection you are suffering from. The discharge occurs due to increase in level of estrogen and progesterone which maintains the pregnancy. A couple of diseases can cause the yellow discharge pregnancy and it involves Gonorrhea, chlamydia, yeast infection, sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic inflammatory disease. These conditions maybe asymptomatic or maybe associated with other symptoms like pain in perineum, vaginal discharge, swelling of genitalia, itching and pelvic pain.

TYPES OF YELLOW DISCHARGE DURING PREGNANCY

There are two different types of yellow discharge pregnancy which are classified on the basis of their colour. The women may suffer light yellow discharge or bright yellow discharge during pregnancy. The discharge is not really a sign that you are having a baby but sometimes it may occur at the start of implantation which is widely called as implantation discharge. In the early stages of your pregnancy you may feel your discharges is bloodstained. As the pregnancy goes on, it becomes dull yellow in colour. If the colours starts to get Yellow accompanied by any other signs and symptoms you should go to the physician to get your self checked for any infection.

HOW CAN YOU PREVENT THE VAGINAL INFECTION DURING PREGNANCY?

It is very important to prevent vaginal infection during pregnancy because any organism which ascends after uterus may cause infection of your baby and you may lose your pregnancy as a result. Clean the vagina with non irritating soap and also take bath on regular basis. Try to wear breathable underwear which causes easy crossing of the air. You should always wipe from front direction to the back because it may prevent the risk of any fecal content to enter vagina. Prevent using douches and tampons while you are pregnant.

WHEN TO VISIT YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER?

It is very important to look for the signs and symptoms and other body changes you are suffering when you are pregnant because they may indicate some abnormality going on inside the body which requires medical attention. The change in discharge is the most prominent symptom of which the female can notice easily. Whenever you suffer change in vaginal discharge, foul-smelling odor and change in consistency of your vaginal fluid, you should reach your gynecologist as soon as possible.