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2 Apr 2024

Discussing Vaginal Discharge With My Partner

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Discussing Vaginal Discharge With My Partner During Pregnancy
Open communication with your partner about intimate topics such as vaginal discharge during pregnancy is crucial for a healthy and supportive relationship.
Experiencing feelings of embarrassment or worry about vaginal discharge is completely understandable, especially when it comes to sharing this intimate aspect with your partner.
Here are some key points to consider when discussing vaginal discharge with your partner:
1. Normalize the Conversation 🗣️
Start by normalizing the topic of vaginal discharge during pregnancy. Remind yourself and your partner that it is a natural part of the pregnancy journey and serves important purposes. Encourage an open mindset and emphasize that discussing intimate matters helps foster trust and intimacy.
2. Educate Your Partner 📚
Provide your partner with educational information about vaginal discharge during pregnancy to help them understand it better. Here are some essential points to highlight:
  • Increased Secretion: Explain that hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to an increase in vaginal discharge.
  • Protective Function: Emphasize that vaginal discharge helps prevent infections by maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina.
  • Characteristics: Describe the typical characteristics of normal discharge during pregnancy, such as being milky white or clear, having a mild odor, and being free from itching or burning sensations.
3. Share Your Experience 💞
Opening up about your personal experience with vaginal discharge during pregnancy can create a safe space for both you and your partner. Share any concerns, observations, or changes you have noticed and explain how it may affect your comfort level or daily activities. This will help your partner understand the impact it has on your well-being.
4. Encourage Support and Empathy 🤝
Emphasize the importance of support and empathy from your partner during this transformative period. Pregnancy can bring about physical and emotional changes, and discussing vaginal discharge is an opportunity to deepen your connection. Encourage your partner to ask questions, express any concerns, and actively listen to your feelings and experiences.
5. Seek Professional Advice Together 🩺
If you or your partner have questions or concerns that you cannot address, suggest seeking professional advice together. Your healthcare provider can provide tailored information and guidance regarding vaginal discharge during pregnancy, ensuring you have accurate and reliable information.
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Nefferra
10 Feb 2024

So last night I had some light bleeding after sex with my partner. Went to see my doctor today and she did a vaginal ultrasound and couldn’t see baby😢😔she said my endometrium was unusually thick, but they gave me another pregnancy test that came out positive. So now I need blood work, any thoughts what might be happening with me?.💔

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Rose
Well i mean youre 5 weeks so it is kinda hard to see on the ultra sound.. im waiting until atleast week 8 until i get my very first ultra sound. How was the bleeding aswell? Me and my partner had sex and i bled later that night but it was just a very light implantation bleeding and stopped that same night.
27 Mar 2024

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Nefferra
It was light as well and stopped the same night, nothing this morning either. And my doctor said at 5 weeks she should be able to see the sack, but nothing. So I’m like so confused, upset, and irritated. I have to wait Monday for blood work, it’s stressful..
27 Mar 2024

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Alondra
8 Feb 2024

I have a question, I have been trying to get pregnant with my partner, and no luck. Now I’ve been pregnant before but I’ve never seen it experienced this, but what does pink discharge mean? I normally done get any type of spotting or pink discharge. But I’ve also been feeling nauseous and certain food and smells make me sick.. is the pink discharge a good thing?

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Mattie
Implantation bleeding so yes it’s a good thing
27 Mar 2024

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Yojany
11 Apr 2023

I am a little concern about my baby I was feeling discomfort on my vaginal area so I put my finger in just to check and there was a ball in there, I had sex with my partner and we felt something pushed up like if the baby was super low and he pushed up is this posible what is this is my baby ok?

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🧸💙Mo Mo💙🧸
The ball you’re mentioning sounds like your cervix.
27 Mar 2024

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Yojany
Yes is this normal?😢
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