Brown Discharge in Pregnancy (27 Weeks): Causes & Concerns

Question
hi i am 27 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child and for about the past 5 weeks every morning when i wake up i have a panty liner full of brown discharge. i told my obgyn who treated me for bv but the discharge has not quit or gotten any better. the brown discharge is only in the mornings but during the day i have greenish yellow discharge with a fowl odor. could i still have bv and/or should i be concerned about preterm labour? i did not have any of these symptoms with my 1st child so i am concerned that something is wrong.  thanks amanda

Answer
Dear Amanda,

The greenish-yellow discharge with foul odor does indicate that there is an infectious process of some sort going on. If you have completed the full course of treatment that was prescribed by your doctor previously and are still having symptoms, I would suggest you let him/her know you are continuing to have these symptoms. If this is bacterial vaginosis, it obviously has not been resolved by the treatment and may increase the chances of premature birth and premature rupture of the membranes if not addressed.

I hope this information has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well!

Brenda