Week 32 • Third Trimester
Increased Vaginal Discharge at Week 32
More vaginal discharge than usual (leukorrhea)
📆 Third Trimester Overview
Heavy discharge, mucus plug may come out near end
🔍 What Causes Increased Vaginal Discharge at Week 32?
- •Increased estrogen levels
- •Increased blood flow to pelvic area
- •Cervix producing more mucus
- •Body protecting against infection
- •Preparing birth canal
✓ Normal Signs
- ✓White or clear discharge
- ✓Mild odor or odorless
- ✓Thin consistency
- ✓Increases over pregnancy
⚠ Concerning Signs
- ⚠Green, yellow, or gray color
- ⚠Foul smell
- ⚠Cottage cheese texture
- ⚠Itching or burning
- ⚠Blood-tinged (except mucus plug)
- ⚠Watery gush (water breaking)
💊 Relief Strategies
- ✓Wear panty liners
- ✓Change underwear frequently
- ✓Wear cotton underwear
- ✓Avoid douching
- ✓Wipe front to back
- ✓Keep area clean and dry
- ✓Avoid scented products
🏥 When to Call Your Doctor
Contact your healthcare provider if you experience:
- ⚠Discharge with foul odor
- ⚠Green, yellow, or gray discharge
- ⚠Itching or burning
- ⚠Watery gush (possible water breaking)
- ⚠Blood-tinged before 37 weeks
- ⚠Cottage cheese texture (yeast infection)