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Expert: - 8/14/2011


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Hi,I'm about 8 week pregnancy...I got a walk with my friends for about an hour.When I'm walking suddenly I felt a sudden pain in vaginal area..So I took a rest for about 3 hours...But also I feel that pain from time to time.I also can see that vaginal discharge has increased.I'm frightened about it..Can you please help me.Is this normal or I have to see my doctor?

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Hello Nandani,

What you are experiencing sounds completely normal.  Due to increased hormone levels, you may experience ligament pain and stretching as well as increased discharge during pregnancy.  If the pain is severe enough to interfere with daily activities or the discharge is accompanied by a foul odor or bleeding, then you would need to contact your doctor to investigate further.


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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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