Did my water break? Please help?

Question

I think I might be leaking, but I'm not sure. I'm 39 weeks due date is on the 1st and I don't know if my water is slowly breaking or if I'm just peeing on myself. How can i tell the difference? I don't want to go to the hospital so they can send me home. I hate that. With my other children my water never broke, they did it in the hospital, so I'm not sure.

Answer 1

call the doctor and ask they probibly no more than we do

Answer 2

I would go to the hospital.  They can do a test strip on your v****a to see if it is urine or fluid. But DO NOT wash it off or pee right before they do it.  That happend to me, and the strip said urine.  However I had been leaking fluid for 5 days and wound up in labor at 36wks with a bad infection.  Me and my baby were both sick for days after my emergency section.  So use your instincts.  Does it have a color or smell?  Urine usually is yellowish and smells.  Amniotic fluid does not smell.  Mine looked clear sometimes and milky sometimes.  You would feel some pressure on your bladder if it were urine leaking.

Answer 3

You may be leaking fluids, yes.  I would just call your doctor about it instead of going to the hospital then if you are that worried about what they might say.  Whatever it is, good luck and congrats.

Answer 4

you may be leaking . if your water had broken with the next step you will make it would just come down in a big splash . i experienced this before . anyway why wouldnt you call the doc to make sure . even if you did they would tell you to come in . you are probably that close to giving birth so if i were you i would call . won,t hurt. ok make  that call or you may be calling 911 if a few hours. you said this wasnt your first right ?  

Answer 5

Hello.Wear a pad if you aren't already and smell it after a while for pee,or not.You can also lie down and ask your partner to see where the fluid is leaking from.Fore waters are in front of the baby's head,and this is what is probably leaking.Just keep clean every day by using a baby wipe once a day and having a shower once a day,washing your yoni and bottom with a sponge and shower gel until you start your labor which will be soon,good luck.Check out the website Bornfree!

Answer 6

YES, I would say that your leaking fluid and I would say go straight to the ER now! GL

Answer 7

Thats why doctors have phones...so you can call them and have them tell you what to do.

Answer 8

ok, you don't pee on yourself (unless a quick one from coughing/sneezing).  definitely breaking water.  go get checked.    

Answer 9

You probably are. I would call the dr & see what they say.

You risk of chance of infection if you wait too long. They can test/check in the office.

Answer 10

call your doctor. you may be doin either. its important to know because its best to have your baby 24 hours within your membranes rupturing to avoid possible infection. good luck!

Answer 11

If it feels like you are just dripping fluid consistently, then your water has broken.  Call your doctor or go to the hospital.  The feeling isn't going to be a steady stream, but rather like trickling with gushes when you walk sit down or move.

Answer 12

really the only way you can tell if by the test the do at the hospital. I had it done last thursday and its just like a pap smear. They wipe the swab on this yellow paper and if it turns blue then its amniotic fluid. They also told me to smell it. I know that sounds gross but it could save you a trip to the doctors. If it smells like nothing or is a little sweet then its most likely amniotic fluid. I thought my water was slowly leaking and it turned out it was just regular mucus. The doctor said she was very glad i came in because if it is amniotic fluid they want you to deliver within 24 hours or the risk of infection goes up

Answer 13

hi, i know it sound disgusting but smell your clothes, you'll obviously be able 2 tell if you were weein. wen your waters break its odourless.

CONGRATS.

Answer 14

you might have to go in to be sure. there are little test strips they use to determine if it is amniotic fluid

Answer 15

go lay down for good 30-60 minutes (put a new pair of underwear on)..

hen stand up.. if your still leaking.. then i would head up to the hospital to double check.

Answer 16

I know this sounds gross but smell the liquid. your water won't have the same ammonia smell as pee would. when my water broke with my first child it was a big gush so there was no mistaking it for anything else. since you're so close to your due date it is a possibility. if you're still not sure i'd call your dr to see what they think. hope this helps