just read this and thort it mite help some of us!

It's actually pretty difficult to say yes, that's normal, no, that isn't because if you're not pregnant some of the things that happen for eg, heavy , clear/whitish, thin discharge is actually one of the symptoms of thrush....but in pregnancy it's normal as the discharge is not being made from the same stuff.

Ok, when you become pregnant, your body does everything it can to prevent infection's reaching the baby. The increased thin(and as pregnancy progresses thicker), clear to white discharge is one way it does this.(It also does this to ensure your vagina remains mosit and lubricated.) So in the abscence of any other symptoms, it is perfectly normal and right to have an increased discharge. In fact it's so right that one of the things you shouldn't do whilst pregnant is use vaginal douches to clear the discharge away- if that is done, you are more likely to allow infection into your body.

Other symptoms that might mean there is an infection : itchiness, pain/stinging either on urination or intercourse, thick white cottage cheese type discharge , green , yellow or grey discharge ,frothy discharge or a fishy smell.

However:
Yellow- if your dischrge is clear/white/cream until it dries and then it appears yellow- it's normal.
Green- if your discharge is clear/white/cream until it dries, make sure that it's not actually yellow as some yellow can appear green.
If your discharge is green, yellow, grey , frothy or tinged with blood either brown or red, please see your doctor.

Odour- many women become more aware of their own body odour whilst they are pregnant. However, the normal musky smell (no matter how strong to you) is normal. The odour to be concerned about is one that is 'fishy'. If you are concerned and think you may have this, ask your partner if they think you smell fishy.....it's easier for them to answer a yes or no to this sort of question. If you think you smell fishy, please see a doctor.

I know it can be embarressing to speak to your GP about things such as these, but with the exception of thrush, all other infections can harm your baby. If thrush is untreated, you will be uncomfortable and if present at the time of delivery, your baby might aquire a thrush infection in their mouth. The other infections cause more damage if not treated.

Urine : if there is stinging/burning when passing urine then please see your GP. Odour of urine, if you think it is stronger than normal, drink more fluid. If your urine's odour reminds you of bacon or peardrops, please see your GP.

To prevent infections:
Do not use vaginal douches.
Do not use perfumed soap.
Wear cotton underwear.
If you use a panty liner, change it regularly.
Drink plenty of fluid.
Some of these infections are sexually aquired infections so if you think you are at risk of this, make sure you have safe sexual practise.

Thanks for that huni at least now I can say im normal well in one way I am anyway x