how can you tell the difference between urine and amniotic fluid?
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You can tell whether you're leaking amniotic fluid and not urine by taking the sniff test: If it doesn't smell like ammonia, it's more likely to be amniotic fluid. If it has an ammonia scent, it's probably urine. If it has a somewhat sweet smell, it's probably amniotic fluid.
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The water should be clear, but may have bits of 'show' in it. This may be small clumps of jelly like substance and may have streaks of blood. Normal amniotic fluid does not have a very strong smell. You should change your sanitary pad at least every 4 hours.
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Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds the baby in the womb (uterus). It comes from the baby's kidneys, and it goes into the uterus from the baby's urine. The fluid is absorbed when the baby swallows it and through breathing motions.
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Though many pregnant women leak urine, especially in the third trimester, a sniff will probably clue you in: If the fluid is yellowish and smells of ammonia, it's probably urine. If it doesn't smell (or smells sort of sweet), it's probably amniotic fluid.
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Amniotic fluid is clear. Something that may help you be able to discern whether or not your water has broken is being aware of what the amniotic fluid (the technical term for your waters!) actually looks like. If your water has broken, it will be odorless and be clear in color.
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The easiest way to determine if it is amniotic fluid or urine is to put on clean, dry underwear and a pad or panty liner. Then lie down for about a half hour. If the fluid is amniotic fluid, it will pool or gather in the vagina while you lie down. During this half an hour, spend time gathering your thoughts.
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The easiest way to know if you're drinking enough fluid is to look at the colour of your urine. If you're drinking enough water, your urine will be clear or pale yellow. A darker yellow means you aren't drinking enough water.
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Urine smells like… urine. It's hard to miss that acidic smell, right? Amniotic fluid, on the other hand, has no smell or a slightly sweet smell.
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Normal amniotic fluid is clear or tinted yellow. Fluid that looks green or brown usually means that the baby has passed his first bowel movement (meconium) while in the womb.
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When the discharge is amniotic fluid, it feels like a steady trickle or gush, with more of a light yellowish tint than a white one, and a thinner consistency than that of leukorrhea. If you do think you're leaking amniotic fluid prematurely, call your doctor right away to be checked out.
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Symptoms of leaking amniotic fluid You can tell whether you're leaking amniotic fluid and not urine by taking the sniff test: If it doesn't smell like ammonia, it's more likely to be amniotic fluid. If it has an ammonia scent, it's probably urine. If it has a somewhat sweet smell, it's probably amniotic fluid.
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More rarely, oligohydramnios can be linked to: Problems with baby's kidneys or urinary tract, since low amniotic fluid levels could signal a baby might not be peeing as much as expected. Poor fetal growth.
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Symptoms of low amniotic fluid when you're pregnant You're not gaining enough pregnancy weight. Your baby's heart rate suddenly drops. You have a decreased amount of amniotic fluid, which is detected via ultrasound.
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Share on Pinterest A person should consult a doctor if they suspect that they are leaking amniotic fluid. If the fluid does not appear to be urine or discharge, it is best to speak to a doctor.
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Smell is a good indicator, as amniotic fluid is not acidic, like urine, but should be relatively odourless. Some people liken the odour to the smell of male semen.
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Frequent urination in large amounts (distinguished from the also frequent but usually light urination of early pregnancy). Fatigue (which may be difficult to differentiate from normal pregnancy fatigue). Sugar in the urine (detected at a routine practitioner visit).
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If it doesn't smell like ammonia, it's more likely to be amniotic fluid. If it has an ammonia scent, it's probably urine. If it has a somewhat sweet smell, it's probably amniotic fluid. If it smells foul, it may be infected amniotic fluid.