Up Close and Personal

Ok ladies, based on the heading of this one we are going in deep, let’s take a look at all those things you may not want to ask your mother-in-law about when it comes to pregnancy and what is going on down below. Discharge Yes, you may have already noticed that you have more vaginal discharge than usual which is a good thing as it helps stops infections travelling up into our womb – oh so clever! You may also notice towards the end of your pregnancy it becomes more jelly like and pink, this is a good sign as this is ‘the show’ and a sign your body is getting ready for birth. Orgasmic Wonderland While your body may be put under extra strain during pregnancy, one of the definite positives is the increased blood flow to your vagina. Add to this higher-than-normal levels of oxytocin, oestrogen and progesterone and you could find yourself enjoying heighted orgasms as well as an increased libido – enjoy! Thrush As your body is busy making a human, your immune systems will be affected, and you may find yourself catching every cold going. During pregnancy you will also be experiencing hormonal imbalances and a high level of oestrogen which can increase your chances of developing vaginal thrush. The main symptoms are white discharge (like cottage cheese) and itching and irritation around your vagina. Luckily it is not known to harm baby and can be easily treated, just speak to your midwife, GP or if buying over the counter make sure you tell the pharmacist you are pregnant. Queefing Ok so we couldn’t find any specific medical references to this one and to be honest we had to Google what queefing was, but apparently you may experience an increase in vaginal flatulence during pregnancy. I know, it all started so well – just go back to point 2 again and enjoy your increased sex drive. Other effects down below are a change in colour, usually darker due to the increase in blood flow and you may also notice your vagina becomes larger, again due to the increase in blood, but don’t worry this should all return to normal after birth. With anything, if you are concerned then do check with your midwife or GP and they can advise accordingly. More on this topic:

https://www.webmd.com/women/features/pregnancy-discharge-changes

https://metro.co.uk/2019/05/24/things-happen-vagina-pregnant-9674745/