When the fetus is in the mother's womb, it will be completely enveloped by amniotic fluid, which is the natural barrier of the fetus. If there is an abnormality in the amniotic fluid, it will affect the baby's living environment, such as excessive, insufficient, and cloudy amniotic fluid, which can cause harm to the fetus. So, is amniotic fluid sticky to the touch?
Amniotic fluid does not feel sticky to the touch. Amniotic fluid is colorless and odorless, and does not have any stickiness. If pregnant women feel that the secretion is sticky, it is not amniotic fluid, and it is usually vaginal discharge. When amniotic fluid is contaminated, it may appear yellow, yellow green, and sometimes there may be changes in odor.
Pregnant women may experience water breakthrough during labor, which is a sign of impending delivery. Pregnant women must promptly go to the hospital after discovering that they have broken water. Some women may also experience amniotic fluid leakage during pregnancy, which is called premature rupture of membranes.
Premature rupture of membranes is not uncommon in pregnant women, but it is likely to pose a danger. Because premature rupture of membranes can easily cause amniotic cavity infection, which can cause significant harm to both pregnant women and fetuses. If there is an infection, even if it is not full-term, delivery must be carried out. Many premature infants have to be born because the pregnant woman has premature rupture of membranes, otherwise there is a risk of death.
