Mucus Plug?
Q. I'm due in 2 days now with my first, and i've just lost what seems to be my mucus plug. I was told by a couple of people awhile ago that if its not tinged with blood, you haven't lost it all - and it doesn't mean anything to do with labor being soon. It was just a clear to yellowy ...mucus really. Has anyone lost their mucus plug(and have it clear), and gone into labor in the next 24 hours - few days?
Asked by priestessofthepixels - Tue Mar 27 18:05:07 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I lost my mucus plug a little over a week before I was induced. I never went into labor. I had to be induced. The mucus plug can regenerate itself. It's not really an indicator of labor, it just means that things are working like they are supposed to. Mine was blood tinged, but I still never went into labor on my own. You could just be having alot of discharge. Your mucus plug looks alot like snot. (not to be gross) It's a little bit thicker than just a regular discharge. Also, it's usually not clear because it has been sitting there inside of you for a while "capping things off".
Answered by mnm313 - Tue Mar 27 18:22:23 2007

What is the difference between mucus plug and bloody show?
Q. I have heard that the mucus plug is not the bloody show and the bloody show can happen up to 24 hours before labor starts where as the mucus plug can be lost weeks ahead of time. Is this true? I always that that it was the same thing. Sorry I should have proof read. The last sentance should say I always thought that they were the same thing.
Asked by mjoy2685 - Tue Jan 15 18:03:24 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the mucus plug can come out with the bloody show. some women lose there plug for a while before labor starts. the mucus plug is just what is sounds like ...mucus. when going to the bathroom you may notice it is the toilet or when wiping, it is like snot and can have a lil blood with it. this can come out all at once or in pieces. the bloody show is like you are having a period and that means its time to have a baby and get to the hospital.the plug can start to come out 2 weeks before labor and the show happens 24 hours to a couple days before birth.
Answered by lady d - Tue Jan 15 18:10:15 2008

How long after losing your mucus plug did you go into labor?
Q. Just curiosity. I know some women dont go into labor for weeks after. With my first child I lost it and went into labor 2wks later. I am currently 37weeks 4days and lost it today! Having small contractions but nothing to get excited about. So just for fun - How long after losing your mucus plug did you go into labor? How many weeks were you?
Asked by Caitlin S - Thu Sep 10 13:59:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1st baby Contractions started 1st at about 4am, Lost mucus plug at about 10am and gave birth about 24 hours later 10.46am... I was 38wks 2nd baby Contractions 1st again started at about 2pm, Lost plug at about 7pm Gave birth about 6 hrs later at 1.36am I was 36wks
Answered by unknown - Thu Sep 10 14:08:49 2009

How long after losing mucus plug does labor start?
Q. I'm 39 weeks and I've lost my mucus plug with some bright red spotting afterwards. I was at the doctor Tuesday and she said I had no significant dialation and now I've lost the plug. Does this mean I've dialated and labor will start soon?
Asked by jessica r - Fri Mar 7 13:03:09 2008 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. My wife didn't start pre-labor for a few days, but I suspect it varies a lot from woman to woman.
Answered by whiskeyman510 - Fri Mar 7 13:06:43 2008

How long does it take for your mucus plug to pass?
Q. I am 8 months pregnant and on Thursday I went to the doctor and he told me I had passed my mucus plug and I am 2 cm dilated. About 10 minutes ago I went to the bathroom, and I peed. When I wiped myself there was a little spot of what looked like mucus. Is my mucus plug still passing? This is my first pregnancy so I'm confused.
Asked by Emily - Sat Jun 20 14:20:50 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i was reading on google that sometimes if a woman that is pregnant has alot more discharge than normal she may not notice the mucus plug passing... because it varies in look... mucusy, watery, tinged with blood, brown, pink... its all different. but if the doc said that you "passed" it already then thats that i guess...
Answered by Cuban Princesa was born Aug 20 - Sat Jun 20 14:30:40 2009

What does the mucus plug really look like?
Q. I am 37 weeks pregnant, but about 3 weeks ago I thought I lost my mucus plug. How do you know if you lost it. I have always been told that it is really thick, sticky, and white or pinkish. Does it always have to have blood in it, or can it be just white? May I have only lost part of my mucus plug since there was no blood in it. I know it wasn't normal discharge because it looked like someone took pancake mix or something like that and just dropped some into my undies. Does anyone else have an idea. I already have told my doctor though.
Asked by hottspicy4uonly - Fri Jul 6 08:08:28 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That was your mucus plug! It "can" be twinged with blood, but not always. It does not mean you are in labor necessarily, just getting closer! Yea! You can actually google images of mucus plugs, if you have a strong stomach! That was a perfect description (pancake mix) Best wishes. ETA - if you do lose it early, it does "grow" back about 24 hours after. So you may see it again.
Answered by Kel B - Fri Jul 6 08:13:39 2007

What does it feel like when mucus plug falls out?
Q. I know you don't always feel it, but when you do what does it feel like? Also, is it always a large glob, or could it just be like mucus like discharge. I have a lot of discharge like that, but haven't experienced any globs. Did anyone not even realize it when the mucus plug came out? Thanks for your answers. Also, how long afterwards did labor start for you?
Asked by Willie - Thu Jun 4 14:28:30 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I started losing my mucus plug on early Sunday morning. I didn't know I was losing it until I wiped and saw a huge brownish glob of mucus on my tissue paper. After that it was less but I was still losing it. It took until Tuesday for it to all go away and now I have a lot of discharge. It's been a few days that I've lost my MP and have yet to go to labor.
Answered by Aly and Becca s Mommy - Thu Jun 4 14:36:59 2009

How to tell the difference between Discharge and Mucus plug?
Q. 34 weeks pregnant and have been having lots of thick discharge, how do I know its not the mucus plug slowly coming away? Whats the difference?
Asked by Robyn's Mommy - Fri Dec 7 05:46:49 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the mucus plug is more like one or two big globs of goo that has the consistency of an un-cooked egg white (stringy)or even thicker. It is usually a yellowy-white colour with pink tinges through it (from the blood when it comes away from the cervix) Normal discharge is noticeably different because it doesn't have the stringy-ness or isn't big globs like the mucus plug. It can still be quite thick but is usually easily wiped away. The mucus plug will be stringy and hard to wipe away. I hope that gives you some insight!
Answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! - Fri Dec 7 05:55:14 2007

How long after loosing your mucus plug did you go into labor?
Q. I know every pregnancy is different but I just want an idea of how soon after? I was reading a few different websites this morning and all of them said labor usually starts a week or 2 after the lose of the mucus plug. Is that true for you? I just lost mine this morning around 3:30am. And I am one day shy of 36 weeks if that matters. Also how far along where you?
Asked by Baby is finally here!! - Tue Jul 14 10:21:07 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i lost my mucous plus the morning of may 5th. i was in labour by midnight, and had my baby boy before noon may 6th
Answered by crystal - Tue Jul 14 10:24:44 2009

How soon after losing your mucus plug did you go into labour?
Q. When do you think i will go into labour.. * 38weeks and 2days pregnant. * First pregnancy * Baby is approx 2 weeks advanced in size * Lost mucus plug today * For the last 3 days have had excruciating back pain and mild period pain. * I haven't had any of these pains today.
Asked by Tashi LJ - Fri Feb 6 06:08:28 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I lost my plug about 3 days before, i lost it on my due date, but every pregnancy is different my friend lost her 2 weeks before her due date and went 2 weeks over and had to be induced. You will experience lots of pain in your back and stomach over the next couple of weeks its your body getting ready for labour. Its hard to say when you will go into labour it could be anytime or it could be a few weeks yet, just relax and keep an eye on those pains to see if they get stronger and if they do phone the hospital. Good luck and congrats X
Answered by Mummy of baby boy - Fri Feb 6 06:35:30 2009

How do you know when you lose the mucus plug? And what is it?
Q. This is my first pregnancy and I've heard about the mucus plug here on yahoo answers. I've been reading what to expect when you're expecting every month but I haven't gotten to that part. I'm 28 weeks and have a lot of white discharge sometimes. It is thicker than regular vaginal discharge and smells stronger. Is that the mucus plug??? Should I be concerned? I will talk to my doctor about this.
Asked by Lillian Angelina's proud mom - Sun Dec 28 17:16:22 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When you lose your mucus plug, it may be a little or a lot of gel like material. It will may be in a glob, stringy or just wetness. The mucus plug is clear to yellow-brownish in color, but may also be pinkish.Losing your mucus plug does not necessarily mean you are in labor. This can occur up to two weeks before labor begins. This can also occur right as labor is beginning. You will have to wait and see if you have any other signs of labor. Such as your water breaks or you begin to have contractions.
Answered by Janells J - Sun Dec 28 17:19:31 2008

Lost my mucus plug how long till I start dilating and go into labor?
Q. This is my first pregnancy and I am just curious. I lost what I think was my mucus plug yesterday and I was wondering how long till I dilate and is there any way I can tell myself if I am? Also what will help speed up the process I'm miserable?
Asked by Brooklyn - Thu Jan 7 12:04:35 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

How much longer after losing your mucus plug do you go into labor?
Q. My fiance lost her mucus plug yesterday and the day before that she went to the doctor and she said she was dilated to a 2 and was seventy percent face.
Asked by master_blaster - Sun Jul 19 08:23:38 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, there's no straight answer I'm afraid. The body is actually capable of making a new mucus plug within 24-48 hours, which could mean that labour is a long way off still. However at 70% effaced, the chances of it lingering more than a week are slim. Basically, the plug is like a cork; when dilation begins, the cork can slip out. However, if dilation stops at 2cm, the body simply makes a slightly bigger cork to fill that gap. It can happen a few times before the baby then decides it's had enough and it's show time! Good luck.
Answered by Vicky - Sun Jul 19 08:29:59 2009

How long after you pass your mucus plug will your water break?
Q. I went to the doctor today at about 11am I am 1 cm dilated and 39 weeks today. I just past my mucus plug.
Asked by tatty4lyfe - Thu Jun 12 19:16:05 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on the woman. Everyone's pregnancy is different. You could go into labor now, or it could be another few days. It all depends on what your body feels like doing. Best of luck to you!
Answered by rdy2retire2001 - Thu Jun 12 19:21:44 2008

How long will it take to go in labor after losing your mucus plug?
Q. Also, is this may sound kinda gross, but does it have to be bloody? Today, I wiped away a lot of mucus that had a tad of pink in it? Could this have been my mucus plug? I am 38 wks, 2 days.
Asked by Deans - Wed Sep 10 20:44:17 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sounds like part of your plug. When I lost a part of mine(38 weeks), I started having contractions and two hours later went right into labor. But remember everyone is different because I have friends who lost their plug a week before they went into labor. Good luck!! I am sure you are close.
Answered by Sophia & Hazel's Mommy - Wed Sep 10 21:08:41 2008

Who has lost the mucus plug as early as 35 weeks with the baby already head down?
Q. Also with lower back pains and menstrual type cramps and the urge to do number two. How long from those symptoms and losing the mucus plug did you give birth?
Asked by m21 - Tue Feb 2 22:33:24 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

How do you know if you passed your mucus plug?
Q. I am due on the 29th but I have been like passing really slimy clear stuff in my underwear. Could this be my mucus plug or is it just a normal change in my discharge as I near my due date?
Asked by lilreedfamily - Fri Jun 2 23:58:56 2006 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Looks like normal discharge but call your doctor to make sure.
Answered by Beba - Sat Jun 3 00:35:28 2006

Does your mucus plug always have blood in it ?
Q. I'm 37 weeks with my 1st, yesterday I went pee and when I wiped there was a palm size clump of mucus, but it did not have blood in it. Someone told me that it had to have blood in it to be your mucus plug. So could that have been my mucus plug? But would I have that much mucus if it wasn't.
Asked by Cam's mama - Thu Oct 16 22:46:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I lost mine at 38 weeks and 5 days, mine was very mucasy and had blood on it. I bled for the rest of the day and went into labor that night. It depends on you. Im sure its not written in stone but if it is what you said then you lost it.
Answered by Ciana's mommy - Thu Oct 16 22:51:41 2008

How long does it take for someone to go into labor after looseing there mucus plug?
Q. im 38 weeks i lost my mucus plug like a week ago and i went to the doctor thursday and i was 3 cm dialated and 75% effaced. How much longer do you think it will be before i go into labor? Another question...How long does it take for you to loose all your mucus plug cause ive been having mucus discharge that looks like my mucus plug did and its been a week.
Asked by Shayna - Sat Sep 27 14:57:08 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. wow girl !! Are you having any contractions ? & whens your next Doctors appointment ? I had my water leek for art least 3 days before it broke completely, then I went in to labor and 45 min later had my Daughter . every ones different .Happy Mother To YOU ..
Answered by Nancy D - Sat Sep 27 15:12:27 2008

How long after a loss of the mucus plug is it expected for labour to begin?
Q. I lost my mucus plug 6 days ago, and thought i would be in labour by now, nothing is happening and i am worried there is something wrong with me as i keep getting little pains and several tightenings but they seem to stop after a bit. Please help me please.
Asked by Roxanne G - Sat Feb 9 10:14:43 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor. However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy or if you see more than a few spots of blood, notify your doctor right away. Having sex or a vaginal exam can disturb your mucus plug and cause you to see some bloody discharge even when labor isn't going to start in the next few days. The pains you are feeling are more than likely Braxton Hicks contractions. Braxton Hicks can signal pre-labor, during which time your cervix ripens… [cont.]
Answered by ~mobabe~ - Sat Feb 9 10:20:11 2008