“How does pregnancy discharge look like?”
I am a 23 year old pregnant woman. How does pregnancy discharge look like?
4 Answers
Hello and thank you for your question.
Discharge in pregnancy can range from clear to white and is typically non-odorous and typically not associated with any other symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Cunningham
Discharge in pregnancy can range from clear to white and is typically non-odorous and typically not associated with any other symptoms.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Cunningham
Pregnancy may predispose to a little excessive physiological vaginal discharge than compared to a non pregnant state. It is the same in appearance and consistency, though. Yellowish, mucous/stringy. It should not have a smell or an irritation/itching associated with it. If it does, then it would be either a fungal or a bacterial infection that would need to be treated in pregnancy with antibiotics that are safe in pregnancy.
Generally, if you have a discharge without associated symptoms of odor, irritation or itching, this is probably normal. It may be clear, mucus like what comes from your nose. You may want to see your Obstetrician for an exam.
Dr. Whitney Dunham
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
It depends. Normal discharge early in pregnancy could be clear and mucousy. Later in pregnancy the discharge increases in amount, consistency (it thickens) and usually is white in color. But if it has a color like yellow, green, gray, brown and/or has an odor, fishy, ammonia like or just foul smelling, you should be evaluated by your health care provider.
