Is it possible to lose your mucus plug slowly.. rather then all at once??

Question

I'm 30 weeks and i have noticed that the last couple days that i have been going to the washroom a large amount of discharge is coming out... but i dont know if this is normal or if it is my mucus plug...

Answer 1

yes it is normal to lose your mucus plug in peices i did with my first but its clear and globulous and sometimes blood streaked if youre seeing a white milky looking discharge thats not it thats mucus called lukkoria (i think thats spelled right) thats the discharge all women have pregnant or not it just gets especially heavy during pregnancy and towards the end it protects your vagina from infection. if it gets out of hand like mine has im 36 weeks you may find it more comfortable to wear a panty liner.

Answer 2

The Mucus Plug
by Lisa Rodriguez, R.N. and Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.
reviewed and revised by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.

As you probably know by now, getting pregnant introduces you to a new up-close-and-personal acquaintance with your body, and you find yourself wondering about things that never would have occurred to you before. One of these might well be the mucus plug, which your healthcare practitioner probably has mentioned.

As she might have explained, the mucus plug is just an accumulation of secretions that form within the opening to the uterus, also called the cervical canal. The fact that mucus accumulates early in pregnancy is quite beneficial, as it serves to create a protective barrier against infection between the outside world and your growing baby.

As you near the end of your pregnancy, your cervix will begin to thin out and dilate. As it changes, you may lose your mucus plug and find a gooey deposit in your underwear or on the toilet tissue after wiping. It is not uncommon for this mucus to be mixed with brown, pink, or red streaks of blood from the changes occurring within your cervix. Some women may lose the plug at 36 weeks' gestation, while many others may not lose it until labor has begun. Sometimes moms-to-be may not even notice that they are losing their mucus plug because it happens gradually, over several weeks, and they've already grown accustomed to varying but increased amounts of the vaginal discharge that often accompanies a normal pregnancy. If you are earlier than 36 weeks' pregnant when you see blood-tinged mucus, or if you have any vaginal bleeding beyond the first trimester, you should call your practitioner.

Is labor soon to follow?
Rumors seem to abound when it comes to what it means to lose your mucus plug. While there's hardly a pregnant woman out there who doesn't wonder when exactly she will go into labor, the appearance of the mucus plug does not answer this question with any certainty. That said, loss of the mucus plug is often the first sign that labor is approaching. Before you make a mad dash to Labor and Delivery, however, remind yourself that many women do not go into labor for a week or two after this event. In fact, if you are full term--which almost by definition means that you'll be welcoming your new baby within the next few weeks--there is usually no need to even make an after-hours call to your practitioner.

Whatever the case may be, be kind to yourself during this time. Sit back, try to relax, and let nature take its course. Make sure to get plenty of rest because you will need it after labor begins. You may be on your way to helping along a miracle any day now.

Answer 3

This is perfectly normal. At the end of pregnancy you will have so much discharge that you need to change 3 or 4 times a day. I would suggest a breathable pantyliner that you can change everytime you use the bathroom buy in bulk you will go through a lot. As long as it looks like normal discharge white or yellowish not transparent this is just discharge. When you start to loose your plug you will know it. You can lose it in pieces or all at once it will look like mucus thus the name think about that rubber cement glue we used to use in school. It could have some blood in it

Answer 4

Yes, it's possible to loose your mucus plug slowly. In fact a lot of women don't loose it all at once. If you keep having a heavy discharge, for more than a couple days, call your doctor, and ask his/her opinion. Of course if you have any blood in your discharge call the Doctor at once.

Answer 5

Yes, when you are starting to dilate, some of the plug can come out or you can start labor and dilate quickly and have the whole thing come out at once. When I was in labor with my 1st, I lost the whole thing at once, and let me tell you that was one of the most nasty things that could happen. Well, at the time it was. I hadn't gone through labor yet. Then with my 4th, I lost a little at a time thought the last 2 weeks or so of my pregnancy. If it really bothers you, then put a pantyliner in your panties and change it every time you go to the bathroom.

Answer 6

i don't know about the plug thing, but my water broke slowly - my son was so low that his head became the "plug". be sure to tell your doctor what you are experiencing. i had to be induced because i didn't go into labor quickly enough and i didn't have enough fluid left for my son to breathe.

Answer 7

for me i lost my mucous plug all at the same time and i was 32 weeks and she was early,.. but i have heard that you can loose it slowly,.... if you arent sure if it is the mucous plug or not, the mucous plug looks like a gross snotty, thing its nasty looking and it can be tinged with blood but its pretty thick and just nasty looking thats all i can describe it as.

Answer 8

Yes it's possible but to be sure I'd make a call to your doc
Congrats on the baby

Answer 9

Okay, at this point, any change in discharge, increase, decrease, look, consistency, should be reported to your doctor immediatly. I am 31 weeks pregnant w/ my 2nd child.

Answer 10

Yes, it is possible. If you are at all concerned, call your obstetrician, who may ask that you go to the office or your hospital to be checked.