Almost all women have more vaginal discharge in pregnancy. This is quite normal and happens for a few reasons. During pregnancy the cervix (neck of the womb) and vaginal walls get softer, and discharge increases to help prevent any infections travelling up from the vagina to the womb.
Your body's stepped-up production of estrogen, which increases blood flow to the pelvic area and stimulates the body's mucous membranes during pregnancy, is the culprit behind this pesky pregnancy symptom.
If you have any vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, you should contact your midwife or doctor. Lots of women lose a small amount of blood during pregnancy, and this is usually nothing to worry about.
Wear pads or panty liners (never a tampon) to absorb the discharge if they help you to feel more comfortable. Keeping clean and dry down there can help prevent some of the unpleasant odors that can possibly go along with vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
About video: Understand the difference between normal and abnormal vaginal discharge from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on pregnancy symptoms.
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