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A member asked:

I'm 36 weeks and my panties get wet enough to leak through but not enough to fill a panty liner. how do i know if this is amniotic fluid? no scent.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Get checked : If you are unsure and think that you may have ruptured your membranes then it is very important to be promptly evaluated by a medical professional.

Answered 8/2/2013

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