Hind Waters

[AmandaJ]

Well I was having a bath last night and felt a gush and then 3 smaller gushes, I rang the midwives and told them what had happened and they told me that if I soaked a pad in an hour then come in as it was my waters. Well I didn't soak a pad so they said not to worry, but what I want to know is:

1. could it have been my hind waters? DS1 put his toes thru mine, but I went into labour about 6 hrs later.

2. if it was my hind waters is there still the risk of infection or not.

Thanks in advance.

[AmandaJ]

Thanks for that Kate, it was basically the same with DS1, but this one was nearly 24 hrs ago so I was just starting to worry a little bit. Hopefully the contractions will start sooner rather then later.

[Inanna]

Hi,
It could mean "things" are moving for you. It is also common for there to be a lot of cm, very wet and more than usual in the last weeks of pregnancy.

If you think you have had a leak (which is common) don't have any more baths or dtd just to minimise the risk of infection.

I hope we hear good news soon!
Big hugs,

[Tracey]

MNy hind waters broke at 3am Tuesday morning with DD#1 & I was induced after they detected meconium in my leaking waters on Thursday Morning at 6am... She was born around midday..

Best wishes WOO HOO!