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Why There Is Heavy Discharge During Last Stage Of Pregnancy?

yes i am eight months pregnant and have been having some heavy discharge i spoke to my midwife about it and she said it was normal. however, the outside of genital area seems a bit irritated from this discharge; mind you that i have not had sex during the course of my pregnance. so what could this be?
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Some women have increased vaginal discharge in the last months of pregnancy. It is normal if it is whitish and not associated with bad smell and itching.
If the discharge is yellowish, has bad smell or you have itching it is suggestive of infection and you must see your doctor.
You have mentioned that the genital area seems a bit irritated. This usually occurs with infection.
If the discharge seems normal use and change panty liners frequently and use cotton undergarments. With this the irritation should disappear.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.
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Why There Is Heavy Discharge During Last Stage Of Pregnancy?

Some women have increased vaginal discharge in the last months of pregnancy. It is normal if it is whitish and not associated with bad smell and itching. If the discharge is yellowish, has bad smell or you have itching it is suggestive of infection and you must see your doctor. You have mentioned that the genital area seems a bit irritated. This usually occurs with infection. If the discharge seems normal use and change panty liners frequently and use cotton undergarments. With this the irritation should disappear. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.