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12 Mar 2024

The loss of the mucous plug, a sign of childbirth

If you are nearing the end of your pregnancy and are looking forward to the signs of childbirth, the loss of the mucous plug is one of them.

  • The beginning of childbirth is marked by the loss of the mucous plug, a not very glamorous and unpoetic term that can go unnoticed.
  • This plug had the function of blocking the opening of the cervix, thus protecting your baby against external aggressions.
  • It is made up of secretions from the cervix.
  • If you have a thick mucus discharge, possibly tinged with blood, there is a very good chance that this is the loss of the mucus plug.
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Katrice
5 Oct 2023

I have been losing my mucous plug for two days now… 😬😬😬 baby is nearing. Let’s just hope baby does not come before my “baby sprinkle” next Saturday‼️‼️

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Quisseyy
what does it look like not trying to be gross I’m a first time mom
5 Oct 2023

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Katrice
Everyone is different but to me thick snot… it’s really jelly like, thick mucous honestly
5 Oct 2023

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Hayley
16 Sep 2023

I'm 12 weeks and had a jelly like substance with a brown string going through it. I'm worried that I lost my mucous plug. Has this happened to anyone?

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MamaBearTX2 ❤️
If it is your mucus plug they can regenerate. Call the nurse line/ob if you can to see if they want you to come in. Any cramps or bleeding? Have you had sex recently? (That can cause discharge)
16 Sep 2023

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Hayley
No cramps so far. And had sex a few days ago. But some slight pressure in my lower abdomen
16 Sep 2023

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Sarah
14 Sep 2023

Had my membrane sweep today feeling extremely crampy, lots of pelvic pressure. Lost my mucous plug. Does this mean labor is coming? 

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Thais
What time did you have yours? I had mine done today too around 1030 and so far I’m just experiencing cramps, contractions and a strong pelvic pressure when I stand but no sign of loosing mucus plug.
14 Sep 2023

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Sarah
I had mine at 9:30 am
14 Sep 2023

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𝒜𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝐿𝑒𝑒
18 Aug 2023

I’m pretty sure I lost my mucous plug today at 31 weeks. Has this ever happened to any of you?

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Ashley
Mucus plugs can regenerate…..let your OB know so they can check you. But I wouldn’t worry too much
18 Aug 2023

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𝒜𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝐿𝑒𝑒
Thank you, love!
18 Aug 2023

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Kayli
12 Jul 2023

I lost my mucous plug after a membrane sweep. How long does it usually take to go into labor after losing it?

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dream
it could be hours .. or a couple days
12 Jul 2023

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Kayli
I’m 38 weeks so I hope it’s not months lol
12 Jul 2023

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Corina
18 Jun 2023

I just lost my mucous plug, I feel fine though should I go to the hospital? I’m 39 weeks pregnant.

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🎀🫧Nikki💕GirlMomJuliahnna🫧🎀
You don’t need to go to the hospital unless your contracting and they are getting stronger and stronger or your water broke. I’m still waiting for my mucus plug to come out. I will be getting induced today.
18 Jun 2023

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Sarah
U definitely don’t need to go to the hospital just cuz you mucus plug came out.. they will just send u home unless ur in active labor or ur water broke..
18 Jun 2023

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Ieshia
12 Jun 2023

I had my membrane scrap done today, and lost my mucous plug a few hours after... hopefully baby girl will be here soon❤️❤️❤️

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Lasandra
I get it done every pregnancy and either that night or morning my babies be here awwww congratulations 🎊
12 Jun 2023

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Ieshia
I'm hoping that it happens.. I'm beyond ready to meet my baby girl❤️❤️
12 Jun 2023

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Crystal
21 Mar 2023

I’m in a full panic! Lost some of my mucous plug and there is SO MUCH pressure down there and I’m praying I don’t go into labor because I’m at my moms and not with my husband. I won’t go into labor right away after only losing part of my mucous plug right?!

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Nicholleee
If it’s no blood in it you should be fine I been losing mine for a week now little here little There but if it’s not the blood show your fine
21 Mar 2023

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Crystal
I’m not really sure why I’m freaking out so bad. I’m so fucking scared!!! Maybe because my last baby was 10 lbs and my epidural didn’t work. 😩
21 Mar 2023

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Monique
3 Aug 2022

36 weeks and 2 days lost my mucous plug and I’m dilated to a 1 🤰🏽🤱🏾👑💙 induced date is set for Monday aug 8th 😏

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makalyn 💗
That’s my due date
3 Aug 2022

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Frannie
2 Jun 2022

Can you lose your mucous plug way before labor or does labor start normally a short time after sorry if it’s a dumb question

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Heavenly
I’m 34 weeks and losing my mucus plug little by little
2 Jun 2022

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Heavenly
So yes u can
2 Jun 2022

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