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Vaginal discharge during pregnancy is more worrisome if you also have:
- Cramping or pain in your back or belly
- Fluid leaking that is bloody or greenish
- A feeling of wooziness or light-headedness
Vaginal discharge during pregnancy may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:
- An infection
- A placental abruption – when your placenta separates from the wall of your uterus before birth
- Breaking of your water
Some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy.
It’s normal to have small amounts of fluid leaking out of your vagina while you’re pregnant, such as:
- An increase in a whitish fluid
- Spotting of blood at the start of your pregnancy, after sexual intercourse, or after a vaginal exam
- Small amounts of urine (pee)
- Pink- or brown-tinged mucous during early labor (your mucous plug)
Pay attention to the changes in your discharge and call your doctor if you have questions.