Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy
Discharge is extremely common during pregnancy due to a marked increase in the turnover of vaginal lining cells. An increase of hormones trigger the thickening of the vaginal wall in order to protect the baby and this can produce a white and odorless discharge called leukorrhea.
It's harmless and needs no treatment. But due to an increase of discharge, newly pregnant women are much more prone to yeast infections which can result in vaginal itching.
Vaginal Itching and Yeast Infections
Symptoms of a yeast infection include a thick, white and curd-like vaginal discharge, itching, burning and redness around the vagina and vulva, and painful urination. Neither a bacterial nor a yeast infection presents a direct hazard to your baby, and both can be treated during pregnancy.
Symptoms of Pregnancy
Other early signs of pregnancy include tender breasts, nausea, headaches, fatigue. Up to 70% of expectant mothers experience nausea which, contrary to popular belief, does not just occur in the morning, but is possible at any time of the day or night.
These symptoms are extremely common but every woman is different and the best treatment is rest and relaxation. Crackers, ginger and soda water are excellent treatments to settle the stomach and drinking plenty of fluids is vital, particularly if you have been sick.
Dizziness or feeling faint is also common due to the dilation of blood vessels. This can be treated through taking plenty of breaks and standing up slowly and carefully. Other less common signs can include nose bleeds and bladder infections.
Within four months your body should have adjusted to the changes so symptoms such as nausea should have subsided but may be replaced by aches and pains due to the increasing size of the baby.