I think my water broke but no contractions??

Question

I’ve been trying to decide if it’s my waters leaking or just sweat or discharge.. I’ve been wearing pads all day and whenever I check them they’re a little damp but VERY little..almost dry. I’m debating on calling l&d but I don’t want to go in and waste their time if it’s nothing..I’ve been a little crampy but nothing that seems like contractions..

Answer

When that happened with my second baby, my contractions started half hour later. They say if contractions don’t start within 24hr or 48hrs then they will help you. But ring maternity unit

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I'd ring and chat with them. They'll tell you whether to or not to come in. It's always better to be safe than sorry. 
I don't know if it's the same where you are, bit my hospital wants you in L&D within 24hr of your water breaking, in case of infection.

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As an L&D nurse, if you saturate a pad in an hour, it would be your water. But, it is very common to have discharge in the end of your pregnancy as the cervix is changing. If you have 5 or more contractions in an hour lasting longer than 1 min then I would go in..if contractions are more random (Braxton Hicks), drink two big glasses of water, take a warm shower/bath and take 2 extra strength Tylenol. Does this help?

I think my water broke but no contractions??

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