As your pregnancy progresses, you are likely to experience a steady increase in discharge. Your hormones go out of whack during pregnancy, plus there is an increase in blood flow to the pelvis. While a white odour-free discharge is completely normal, a grey or a yellowish discharge could indicate infection. So, take note of these discharges you could experience during pregnancy, from gynaecologist Dr Sangeeta Agarwal.
White odour-free discharge: The clear white discharge: This is common during pregnancy due to various hormonal changes in the body. In fact, a clear white and odour-free discharge indicates that the vaginal area is lubricated enough to save you from excessive dryness which could lead to painful itching and burning sensation in the area.
Thin greyish discharge: During pregnancy due to shift in hormone secretions there can be an overload of bacterial accumulation in the sensitive area. This excess of bacterial accumulation can disrupt the normal balance of good bacteria and give rise to a type of infection called bacterial vaginosis. Consult your doctor if you notice any of it. Here are the causes of vaginal discharge every woman should know about.
White-yellowish discharge: This kind of release is indicative of a yeast infection in the vagina. Like bacteria, a yeast called Candida is also present in the vagina naturally. However, due to an increased production of estrogen and progesterone in the body, the vaginal area creates a cosy environment for the yeast to thrive and grow, hence the yellowish discharge. If the discharge is accompanied by burning itching or pain, make sure that you consult your doctor.
Spotting: This one is an important one, and you will be surprised to know this. If you are pregnant, you can get implantation bleeding 10 to 15 days after spotting. So ensure that you get a test done to confirm your pregnancy. Confirm your pregnancy with these three pregnancy tests.
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