OBSTETRICIAN LEONIE SAYS: Due to changing hormone levels in pregnancy, many women experience an increase of vaginal discharge. What you describe sounds like the normal, physiological discharge of pregnancy - odourless and very pale coloured
symptom. The membrane is also rather delicate and prone to bleeding, so bloodstained discharge or frank bleeding can also occur. The bleeding is only light, and is painless. Bleeding in early pregnancy Bleeding in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy (first
small amount of blood mixed with mucus; this is a 'show' and indicates that the cervix is preparing for labour. Many women don't get a 'show' until labour has started, but it can happen 2 or 3 days in advance. Let your midwife know; and make sure your
Watch your diet as tummy pain can signal constipation. If you are constipated increase your fibre intake - a high fibre cereal with prunes should help - and drinks lots of water. A warm bath might also ease the pain. If you're bleeding, or have other symptoms, such as a high temp...
are due to chlamydia infection. Approximately 10% of all women who contract chlamydia will become infertile as a result of PID. This equates to 30,000 women a year becoming infertile. The peak age for chlamydia infection in women is between 16 and 19
to leave hospital, and that you are able to look after them.You'll probably have lots of questions about going home while your baby is still in hospital, but probably a lot more once your baby is discharged and you're home alone (and it's the middle
that increase in length and strength, or a ‘show’ - the plug of mucus that has been sealing up your cervix coming away as a jelly-like discharge. Most mums-to-be worry that they won’t recognise the signs, but don’t worry - you will!The signs of labour
Another good reason to quit drinking while you're pregnant - alcohol intake can increase your risk of premature birth.Researchers at the Univeristy of Western Australia found that 10% of mums-to-be who binged or drank heavily gave birth prematurely
warning signs, so if you experience any of them during your pregnancy, call your midwife straightaway.Any unusual discharge, such as blood, clear watery liquid (it could be your waters breaking or leaking), or blood-tinged mucus (it could be a 'show
