White discharge during pregnancy in first trimester

Is creamy white discharge normal during pregnancy?

Yes. It's perfectly normal to have a mild-smelling creamy white discharge even before pregnancy.

(It's called leukorrhea.) There's just a lot more of it during pregnancy because your body is producing more estrogen, which signals the vagina to produce more discharge.

This discharge is made up of secretions from the cervix and vagina, old cells, and normal vaginal bacteria.

Healthy vaginal discharge is usually:

• Clear to milky white
• Thin to thick or mucus-like
• Mild-smelling or odorless

You'll probably also notice more vaginal discharge as you approach labor, although it's likely to look somewhat different (more on that below).

When to call your doctor or midwife about vaginal discharge

Anything that's unlike the normal white discharge you're used to is worth mentioning to your provider.

Vaginal discharge that's different – in color, smell, or amount – could be a sign of a vaginal

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