Is this normal - 2nd pregnancy, 26 weeks (may be TMI?)

[L'sMommy]

In the last couple of weeks I've noticed that if I have a coughing fit (as in gagging from something that is grossing me out, smell or sight), or if I have a big sneeze, it feels like discharge (or pee or amniotic fluid??) comes out. I've been assuming it's pee but should I call my OB just in case it could be amniotic fluid? There's no odor to it.

[wellyes]

Increased random discharge is a normal, but unpleasant, side effect of pregnancy. I wore a lot of panty liners....

[MamaMolly]

I wet myself a lot when expecting DD2. If it gives you peace of mind call your OB and talk about it. They can check it out. If it is just pee I recommend Poise pads.

[MMMommy]

I had incontinence when I was pregnant. When I laughed or coughed, I would pee myself a little...

[AngB]

Yep, probably pee.

For whatever reason (not because of a vaginal birth, I have c-sections), I had a much worse time in pregnancy #2 than I'm having so far (28 wks) in pregnancy #3.

I do know someone who had a very slow amniotic fluid leak, so it couldn't hurt to mention it to your OB, but especially since it's mostly coughing related and not random, it sounds okay to me.

[Fairy]

Incontinence is reeeeeeeeally normal and common, and so is increased discharge. It's probably pee. Enjoy.

[sunshine873]

I agree with other posters that it is most likely pee. However, I have to note that when my water broke at 22 weeks, I was positive that it was pee. Mind you, it was much more dramatic than that, and the reality became obvious very quickly, but it wouldn't hurt to call your OB just to be sure.