{"id":15038,"date":"2021-02-22T11:35:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.oviahealth.com\/guide\/15038\/change-vaginal-discharge-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:08:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:08:32","slug":"change-vaginal-discharge-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/15038\/change-vaginal-discharge-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Change in vaginal discharge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vaginal discharge is a very common symptom during pregnancy, and is generally harmless. Normal vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea, and is thin, white, and milky. However, some types of vaginal discharge aren\u2019t so normal, and you may notice discharge that changes throughout pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice discharge that is green or yellowish, has a strong smell, or is accompanied by redness or itching, it may be a sign of a problem, like a yeast infection or STD. In this instance, it\u2019s a good idea to call your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other cases though, a change in vaginal discharge could indicate something even more serious, like preterm birth, especially if you have other risk factors for it. According to the Marshfield Clinic, changes in vaginal discharge that may be related to preterm birth include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n