Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Jelly Discharge During Pregnancy

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Jelly discharge during pregnancy is primarily the effect of the increased estrogen levels as well as the increased blood flow in the pelvic region. As a result of these changes, the mucus glands in the cervix start working extra and produce more mucus that appears in the form of white jelly discharge during pregnancy. This is the result of the combination of cervical secretions and dead vaginal and cervical cells as well as the natural flora found in the vagina. As long as there is clear thick jelly like discharge during pregnancy, more often than not, there is nothing to fear. However, if the discharge has a grayish or greenish hue and has a coarse or cottage-cheese like appearance, consulting your doctor is recommended as this could be indicative of a vaginal infection. This holds true in case the vaginal discharge has a repulsive odor as well. In case of an infection, a burning sensation or itchiness may also be experienced, especially while urinating.

No infection must be taken lightly as infection could prove detrimental to the success of the pregnancy.

Towards the end of the pregnancy term, thick jelly like discharge during pregnancy could be the result of the expulsion of the mucus plug from the vagina. This mucus plug is the protective barrier that sealed the mouth of the uterus right at the beginning of the pregnancy, ensuring that no infectious germs got into the uterus. As the body prepares for the natural process of childbirth, this plug gets lose and is expelled through the vagina in the form of jelly like discharge during pregnancy. Some women experience the expulsion of this protective plug, in one shot, in the form of a jelly-like blob of blood-stained mucus instead of a thick discharge. This generally happens after the 36th week of pregnancy.