Did some google reading about that, because I did not know what it is ... I don't have that "fishy" odor, BUT I'm going to let my OB take a swab and test non the less.
Hi,
you can get bladder weakness during pregnancy as the hormones that work on relaxing all your muscles etc also work on your pelvic floor muscles therefore they become weaker. Pelvic floor excercises will help and maybe buy some pads that are designed for bladder leakage as they have odour control and are designed to cope with urine as it has a faster flow than blood lost during your period eg: tena pads (the cheapest place i have found them is chemist warehouse). Maybe get a referral from your ob to a physio who specialises in urinary inconinence they will give you pelvic floor exercises and specific advice.
Try not to worry about it though it is pretty common during pregnancy and after having your baby.
Good luck
Well.......
They physio's have told me that if you work hard on your pelvic floors etc it will resolve but my life has been very hectic since DD was born last july and am currently 24 weeks pregnant with no 2 so my saga continues at the moment.
Get the best advice you can eg physio, continence clinic etc and just do what they say.
I have my fingers crossed for you!!!
I have the same problem. I will go to the loo empty my bladder (well so I thought) and then sit back down only to feel a tiny bit of wetness come from the top of my V (I mean the top where the lips start). It smells like urine and it gets really annoying. I have only noticed in since being my third trimester. I mentioned to Dr and he said its due to hormones. I am going to have to wear panty liners from now on cause I feel paranoid.
On the pelvic floor exercises. I just bought a neat product called epi-no. Its a device that helps you exercise your perenial for child birth but it can also be used to train your pelvic floor. I just got it and haven't started using it yet. But am keen to improve my pelvic floor thats for sure. Google it and see what you find.
Puppies - that is exactly what happens to me too, but I don't ususally FEEL it ... when I go to the loo ... I just notice my pantyliner is wet.
I forgot to post on Friday, but I asked my ob just to check and see if there are any "bad' bacteria and NO .. I'm clean as a .. well ... as clean as I should be
He says it's probably due to hormones and the pressure that bubba is having on my bladder, being head down already. He also said that I don't need to worry and that I would stop leaking as soon as bubba is not in there anymore.
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