What does the discharge look like when pregnant?

Vaginal discharge during pregnancy is usually thin, white, and milky, and has a mild smell (17).

Do I feel dry or wet in early pregnancy?

Most women have increased vaginal discharge in pregnancy. It happens as the cervix and vaginal walls get softer and needs protection from any infection traveling up from the vagina to the uterus. Increased progesterone levels may also cause more fluid production. You can use panty liners if the wetness makes you uncomfortable, but avoid using tampons as they may introduce microbes (17) (18).

What can cause false pregnancy symptoms?

Medical conditions such as menopause, cancer, and uterine tumors may change a persons hormone levels, causing pregnancy-like symptoms. In addition, pseudocyesis may also cause false pregnancy symptoms where the body psychologically manifests signs of pregnancy from the unconscious desire to be pregnant (19).

What pains are typical in early pregnancy?

Abdominal pain, backache, and leg pains commonly occur during pregnancy as the body adapts to the growing baby. Lower abdominal pain may be either a sharp or dull consistent pain or, at times, a mild pulling sensation that lasts for a few minutes, especially after sneezing, coughing, or shifting body positions. Back pains and leg pains often occur together due to changes in posture and may, at times, present as mild cramping that lasts for a few minutes (20).