Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Leaking & Leg Numbness During Pregnancy

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...occurs after the 36th week of gestation. However, some women experience a leak early in pregnancy and this may be indicative of preterm labor. Some women experience a sudden gush of fluid through the vagina. In such cases, medical intervention becomes essential, without any delay. Medication may be prescribed for the same. Complete bed rest is advisable so as to allow the rupture to heal. However, if the rupture is very large, or the fluid contains blood, a preterm delivery may become inevitable. If this occurs very early in the pregnancy, it could result in pregnancy loss.

Hence, any increase in vaginal discharge or fluid must be reported to the doctor immediately so as to minimize the risk of pregnancy loss.Leg numbness, first trimester or a tingling sensation in the limbs is common during pregnancy and the main cause for the same is believed to be water retention. Leg numbness during early pregnancy could also be related to the sciatic nerve. This nerve originates in the lower back region and travels down the legs. During pregnancy, the expanding uterus tends to exert pressure on this nerve. This generally results in inflammation and lower back ache that stretches the length of the nerve, down the leg. The sciatic nerve could also be affected by a slip disc which is common during pregnancy. This causes a weakness in the limbs and may be the cause for calf numbness during pregnancy. If a lot of pressure is applied to this nerve, it could also cause foot numbness during pregnancy. As the pregnancy progress, the pressure exerted on the sciatic nerve tends to increase, in the case of most women. This is responsible for increased leg numbness during the third trimester of pregnancy. It could also be responsible for a stabbing pain in the back, buttocks and thighs. Prolonged numbness must be reported to the medical practitioner.