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How to tell if i'm leaking amnotic fluid? i'm having unusal amount of discharge & every time i stand up from laying down i feel a little rush. it does not smell of urine but i'm worried because i'm not far enough along for my water to break!

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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It : It is clear that you are understandably worried. I don't know if you have become slightly incontinent of urine during your pregnancy. I do know that the fluid can be checked to determine if their is ferning which is a classic crystalization pattern for amniotic fluid.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

How to tell if i'm leaking amnotic fluid? i'm having unusal amount of discharge & every time i stand up from laying down i feel a little rush. it does not smell of urine but i'm worried because i'm not far enough along for my water to break!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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