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12 Mar 2024

The loss of the mucus plug

The mucus plug closes the cervix to protect the baby during your pregnancy. What happens when it falls out?

  • Generally, the loss of the mucus plug is one of the warning signs of childbirth, especially if accompanied by contractions and water loss.
  • However, it can occur at any time during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
  • Its expulsion is caused by the contractions and the pressure of the baby's head.
  • It is completely painless and, because it is gelatinous and soft, it mixes with vaginal discharges.
  • You probably won't even realize you've lost it!
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@Jerrisha
11 Nov 2023

So I lost my mucus plug or at least some of it a month ago but my pants were wet in the middle it this morning loooked like some of my mucus plug again but I’m not sure

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Jamie
I’m 22 weeks and I lost some of mines today with wetness as well
11 Nov 2023

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Jazlyn
22 Sep 2023

When you lose your mucus plug is it the consistency of snot… I think I just lost my mucus plug😭

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Amanda
Yes like blowing your nose with a slight pink to it
22 Sep 2023

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Gabi
It can be yes, it can also be like a tough jelly consistency as well.
22 Sep 2023

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Kendrea
13 Aug 2023

Loss my Mucus PLUG 🩷🤍 I’m 3cm Dilated I’m 35 weeks 🤞🏾 Just waiting On THE REAL LABOR to Come 🥹 #🤰🏾BABYBOY

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korrie
mbn i’m ready to get this labor over with i’m 34 weeks
13 Aug 2023

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Kendrea
Yes me too feels like forever 😔😩🤦🏾‍♀️
13 Aug 2023

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Joy
1 Aug 2023

I had more loss of mucus plug and some is a little darker then the rest is that bloody show?

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Jaycee
Is it bright red, or tinged w red?
1 Aug 2023

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Joy
tinged
1 Aug 2023

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Mommy's blessings
14 Jun 2023

Just loss my mucus plug.. had a appointment today and my doctor said my baby girl might possibly come this week or next😭 so nervous now.

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Mommy's blessings
I’m afraid I won’t even tell if I’m in labor when it happens.. I didn’t with my first.. I just remember It being painful to walk and my stomach was hard
14 Jun 2023

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Michelle
i can relate to that! I was in preterm labor and didn't know, my older sister happened to call and say u sound pretty uncomfortable go in, lol. Even the dad at the time was like this better be fr (cuz I had Braxton hicks all the time.) My last baby was first time my water broke! I wanted to cry cuz it scared me but it was a relief, cuz once that happens hospital has to keep you there. Good luck dear. If ever in doubt just go in! ❤️
14 Jun 2023

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Amy
27 May 2023

I thank I lost my mucus plug but I'm not sure. It was the size of a golf ball and clear with a little milky color was that my mucus plug

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Sara
24 Mar 2023

Loss part of my mucus plug... now what does that mean at almost 40 weeks lol go to hospital or wait i have some back pain and cramps and light spotting... I'm home just waiting

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Kim
I’m 39+4 today and i lost my mucus plug last Saturday and nothing still has happened 😟! I’ve had my membrane swept 2 times.
24 Mar 2023

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Gabi
I'd wait, losing your mucus plug doesn't automatically mean labor is happening now, it could be up to two weeks (but since you're being induced soon obviously she'll be here before you have to wait that long lol). It only means that labor is imminent. Wait for contractions to start and be about 3 minutes apart and last 20 to 30 seconds or your water breaks to go in. At least where I live they won't do anything until you're at least 6 cm dilated, your water breaks, or you're at least 37 weeks and contractions are consistent ❤️❤️.
24 Mar 2023

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Sammi
2 Jan 2023

Has anyone dialated to 3 an not lost their mucus plug? I'm dialated and cramping here and there but haven't lost my mucus plug at all. I'm seeing lots of ppl losing theirs

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Melissa
When I had my daughter 6 years ago I never lost my mucus plug my water never broke and I had a full labor without losing either one and a fast labor too girl I got to the hospital 4 minutes after I got to the hospital she was born I barely made it in time there was not a team together to even deliver her no arm bracelet no medicine no Ivy no nothing it was crazy but I did it and here I go doing it again😊😊
2 Jan 2023

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Shakeera
I’m dilated to 3 and my mucus plug haven’t came out completely just pieces here and there , but my previous pregnancies I only lost my mucus plug one time out of 4 kids and went in labor soon as I lost it. So it’s really different for each pregnancies.
2 Jan 2023

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Heather
5 Dec 2022

Lost my mucus plug dilated 1 cm. I go to Dr tomorrow to see if I've dilated anymore. Does losing your mucus plug mean I've dilated more ?

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Nana
It doesn’t mean you dilated more but most people go into labor within one week of losing it. I’d make sure my bag is packed just in case.
5 Dec 2022

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Ashley
It took me 2ish weeks with my second son to go into labor after losing mine. Think I was dilated to 2-3 for a week or so..
5 Dec 2022

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shy
29 Sep 2022

For mucus plug loss, does it sometimes discharge throughout the day . I have mucus with very little blood especially when I do a bowel movement like it happened this morning than later late afternoon. My due date is today and I had 2 orgasms this morning to help the process 🫣🤔

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Cayla
This is a good question I would love to know the answer to myself!!
29 Sep 2022

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