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Probably the most common question we get on the labor and delivery ward is, «I think my water just broke, but I’m not sure…?»

In general, women who are questioning if their water has broken aren’t dealing with a sneaky uterus intent on tricking them with fake amniotic fluid.

Instead, it’s usually a form of misleading pregnancy discharge.

Increased vaginal discharge during pregnancy is a completely normal symptom — and the type and amount will vary throughout the pregnancy as well.

Why does discharge increase during pregnancy?

There is an increase in discharge during pregnancy because the ce...