Is this my mucous plug?

Question

red streak of blood with mucous like substance. I had it twice when i wiped this morning and afternoon.I am 39 weeks and last appt,i was 2 centimeters 50% efaced how much longer oh also earlier really sharp pain in my vagina. Any answers??????

Answer 1

Keep a close watch on the pain and any contractions you might be having.....it could be ANYTIME for you to get to the hospital....this baby is coming SOON!!

Answer 2

My mucous plug looked like a glob of cloudy white snot with a little pink in it. It still took 2 full days before I went into labor and I was only 1 cm and 90% effaced when I arrived at the hospital so I had to walk around for 2 hours before they would admit me or they wanted to send me home. If you're up for it, go for a few little short walks while you can when it's not too hot outside or even just around the house. Good luck! Epidurals rule! But it is your decision.

Answer 3

I did the same thing weeks before I had my baby and was also having the really sharp pain in my vagina, the dr would look at me like I was stupid when I told them. I ended up going a week over my due date and having to be induced.

Answer 4

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cough that may bring up thick white, yellow, or greenish mucus
headache
generally feeling ill
chills
fever (usually mild)
shortness of breath
soreness or a feeling of tightness in the chest
wheezing (a whistling or hissing sound with breathing)
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Answer 5

Unless you recently had intercourse, that sounds like the mucus plug and a small amount of bloody "show." Both signs of impending labor, but you're water might not necessarily break next. Chances are you'll be feeling contractions soon.

Have a great delivery!

Answer 6

hmm, could be. All pregnancies are different. To put your mind at rest though, give your doctor a call.

The last weeks are really the pitts! You figure, I'm so close, why not now? Or at least, that's the way I felt. I wish you and your baby the very best, won't be long no before you're holding him/her in your arms :)

Answer 7

sounds like it. I lost my mucous plug and didn't go into labor for another week and that's only because they induced me. You never can tell with these things, just listen to your body and you'll know when it's time.

Answer 8

Sounds like it. Any day now. Do some walking. My midwives always talked about the 3 H's to induce labor. (Hot food [spicy], hot shower, and hot sex)

Good luck. I know you are wanting to have that baby by now!

Answer 9

You've probably already lost your plug (it is similar in appearance to a blob of hardened snot - sorry for the nasty analogy!). What you're seeing is probably a side effect of the cervix effacing and dilating. Get ready!

Answer 10

It sounds like it could be. Are you having pain in your back. Pressure in your lower abdomen? If you are unsure call your doctor and get his advice. Good luck and Congratulations!