Snowy I had a similar thing about a month ago. We were relocating office and although I was careful not to lift anything too heavy I still found that I was over exerting myself and ended up absolutely buggered with a really sore persistent lower back ache and then the 'leaks' started. I know an increase in discharge is common but for a couple of days it got to the point where i could feel it trickling out (sorry TMI!) and I started to get really worried as it had definitely increased from what it had been. I ended up working myself up into a bit of a state thinking the worst so called the midwives who told me to come straight in and get checked out. As it turns out everything was just fine, a little thrush helped contribute to the increased discharge and they told me just to take it easy. They also said a leak would more likely result in the soaking of a pad over an hour or two which was good to know.

If you are concerned go get it checked out. Even though rationally i knew it was unlikely anything serious was wrong I found I was just so stressed about it and that certainly isn't good for bubs. The relief of getting thoroughly checked out was such a wonderful feeling and I know I would probably still be stressed now if I hadn't gone to the hospital.

I'm sure all is fine but like I said, if you are still worried then it can't hurt to get it checked out for your own piece of mind.

Fi