Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

Itching around the urethra during pregnancy can happen because of changes in hormones that may lead to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or yeast infections, or even irritation from changes in vaginal discharge. See a doctor soon if you have these symptoms.

Water breaking most often happens when you are close to your due date (around 37 weeks or later), but it can also occur earlier in some cases.

Feeling water drops on your skin might be a sign that your water has broken, but there are other possibilities too, and it is important to check with your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden gush or steady trickle of fluid, which is different from the slow, tight feeling of Braxton Hicks contractions or other bodily fluids.

Water breaking usually feels like a sudden, warm gush or steady leak of clear fluid, while normal discharge is often thicker, milky, or mixed with mucus and appears gradually.

You can tell if leaking fluid is a sign of labor by noting its appearance and consistency and by checking for other labor signs like contractions. It is also important to have this be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle can affect the brain, leading to a feeling of brain fog. This means it might be harder to concentrate or think clearly during certain parts of the cycle.

When your water breaks slowly, you feel a gentle, continuous leak that gradually dampens your clothes, while a sudden gush is a quick, forceful burst that soaks you immediately.

Water breaking feels like a sudden burst or steady leak of warm, clear fluid, which is different from usual pregnancy aches or contractions.

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as the breaking of the protective amniotic sac before labor begins, and if it happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is known as preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Doctors carefully watch both mom and baby, give medicine like antibiotics and steroids, and monitor for infections and other issues when a mother has preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

Yes, many women feel like their water is going to break before it actually does, and this can sometimes be part of normal changes as your body prepares for labor.

It can be normal to feel tingling during pregnancy because the body changes and can put extra pressure on nerves, but it’s important to talk with your doctor if you’re worried.

Leaking fluid doesn’t always mean labor is starting; sometimes it may be a small rupture of the membranes that doesn’t trigger active labor yet.

If you think your water broke but aren’t having contractions, you should contact your healthcare provider right away for an evaluation.

Treatment of premature rupture of membranes depends on the baby's age and the mother's health, often involving careful monitoring, antibiotic therapy, and other supportive treatments to help both mother and baby.

Signs that your water has broken include a sudden gush of clear, odorless fluid or ongoing leaking that feels like water from your vagina.

Early signs that your water might be breaking include a gentle leak of clear, watery fluid, a feeling of dampness, and sometimes mild cramping or pressure in your lower belly.

You might first notice a sudden wetness or a steady leak of clear fluid from your vagina, along with a feeling of pressure in your lower belly, which can be signs that your water is about to break.

Certain factors like infections, a history of early water breaking, and other health or lifestyle issues can increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes.