During pregnancy, the increased blood flow to the vaginal area may cause an increase in vaginal discharge. This discharge is often times thin/thick and white. It may have a yellowish tint, but it should not have a bad odor in which this would indicate a possible infection although the discharge may have a mild odor. This discharge generally increases as the pregnancy progresses.

Doctors recommend not douching during pregnancy due to the possibility of an air embolism. The pressure of the douche entering the vagina may cause an air embolism. You may wear sanitary napkins (pads) to absorb any of the discharge during pregnancy.

Since there is more discharge during pregnancy, there may be an increased chance for vaginal infections. Be sure to wear cotton panties and avoid wearing panty hose. (For more information read about yeast infections below under related topics).

The normal presence of the discharge during pregnancy will be thin/thick and white, but it may be a yellowish color without any bad odor accompanying the discharge.

If you have an infection, the discharge may be yellow or greenish in color and may have a bad odor accompanying the discharge. The vaginal area may be irritated and you may notice redness, burning, swelling or itching.

Vaginal infections are generally termed as bacterial vaginitis, which may or may not lead to a yeast infection.