If you suspect that your water breaks during pregnancy, you should contact your doctor or the delivery unit at the hospital immediately. The smell of amniotic fluid is quite similar to that of light straw. It might be clean, or it could be somewhat reddish from any dissolved blood. If any of the following apply to you, see a doctor immediately
Water has an unpleasant smell or hue
You have severe blood loss
This may indicate that you and the baby need immediate medical assistance
Wear a pad instead of a tampon if you suspect vaginal bleeding so your healthcare provider can assess the volume and color of your water.