Pregnancy Discharge Quiz

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Pregnancy is full of changes (no news there!). Some of them are really obvious (we see your baby bump!). While some of them are rarely talked about (mmm, hello, vaginal wetness...), leaving you scratching your head wondering if what your body is doing is normal.

How much do you really know about what's going on "down there" during pregnancy?

Test your knowledge with this 5-question quiz.

1. Increased discharge is unhealthy.

Increased discharge is unhealthy - False

Actually, it’s the opposite! The amount of consistency of the discharge you experience fluctuates with your hormones. So, something like ovulation or pregnancy – both times of significant hormonal changes – will result in increased discharge. And this is a good thing! Just like tears do for the eyes, discharge flushes out and cleans your vagina. Milky white or clear discharge with an egg-white consistency is normal and healthy. Discharge can also change in colour and smell. Discharge that is smelly, itchy, off-coloured (think yellow, green, or grey), or a chunky consistency may be a sign of infection and that you should call your doctor.

2. Increased vaginal discharge is one of the first signs of early pregnancy.

Increased vaginal discharge is one of the first signs of early pregnancy. TRUE

Many women notice an increase in discharge even before they notice a late period. The hormones released when a fertilized embryo implants into your uterine wall prompt your body to increase the amount of vaginal discharge it produces.
Think of it as your body’s way of jumpstarting that whole “being a great mom thing.”

3. Discharge continues after you give birth.

Discharge continues after you give birth. - True

Vaginal discharge is normal and perfectly healthy. While the increased vaginal discharge you experience during pregnancy may continue after giving birth, it will eventually get back to its normal self. It can take up to a year, so be patient. You may want to consider wearing pantyliners like Always Dailies to keep you dry and comfortable with the boost of freshness you deserve.

4. Discharge is just one of those pesky pregnancy discomforts you just have to put up with.

Discharge is just one of those pesky pregnancy discomforts you just have to put up with. FALSE

While pregnancy definitely comes with its challenges, the discomfort of wet knickers doesn’t need to be one of them. Wearing pantyliners is a great solution. Always Dailies pantyliners wick away moisture and lock away odours, keeping you dry, comfortable, and confident. They are so thin and flexible, you’ll forget you even have one on. Always Dailies give you that boost of daily freshness you deserve so you can enjoy this special time in your life.

5. Bloody discharge towards the end of pregnancy can be a sign of labour.

Bloody discharge towards the end of pregnancy can be a sign of labour. TRUE

A few days before you go into labour, you will pass your mucous plug – the cap that developed during the first trimester to seal off and protect your cervix. It will look like a thick, gelatinous discharge in your knickers that can be tinged pink with blood. This is known as your “bloody show” and is a sign that labour is right around the corner. Not all women notice their bloody show, so don’t worry if you miss it.

Is Discharge Normal During Pregnancy?