How dilated do you have to be in order to lose your mucus plug? I am 1cm and I havent lost mine, at least that I am aware of. Also can you lose it in bits? I have a lot more discharge but the doc. said its my body producing it to make labor easier for the baby to slip out. Lastly after you lose your mucus plug can you continue to have sex? Thanks for all your help!
2006-10-12 14:07:48 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I didn't lose it until I was already admited and in the hospital with my first two, with my third I lost it at about 2 cm. Every woman and pregnancy is different, don't stress about it, and yes you can, but for the sake of possible germs and infection I say no. Good luck
2006-10-12 14:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be very dilated at all, or you might not even notice losing it and find that you are dilated to 4cm! Yes, I think you can lose it in bits. There is a lot more discharge right at the end. Things like mucus plug & even dilation are not always very good indicators of when you'll go into labor! With my first baby, I was dilated to 3cm for almost three weeks before they finally induced me (I was 9 days past my due date)! With my second though, I was dilated to 4cm at my 37 week checkup, and my son was born later that day! It's very hard to say. And yes, you can continue to have sex until your water breaks, when everything becomes so slimy (and painful!) that you probably wouldn't want to have sex anyway! Good luck with your labor & delivery!
2006-10-12 21:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by littlenicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was four cenimeters dialated when I went into labor and they said they had to clear my plug but I also discharged alot towards the end and they said that you can lose it a little at a time. If you lose it you will know. It will look like you blew your nose in your panties LOL! My doctors never advised me not to have sex but I stopped at about eight months because you dont want to have sex after the baby drops because he is right there. I was afraid to risk it.
2006-10-12 21:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by ragezgurl27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya
i wouldn't have sex
2-3? cant remember
yes you can have it in bits well i did anyway :o)
if you want the baby to come out faster sex is not the way to go
have some rest you will need it make sure you take chocolate with you for energy after the baby is born good luck Hun all the best for you and your partner and the baby x
2006-10-12 21:18:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lost mine about a week before I had my son... And I hadnt dialated at all.. I think it is different for every woman.. I am pretty sure you will know when you loose it..
2006-10-12 21:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by kelly walker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wasnt dialated at all when I lost mine. It just depends.
2006-10-12 22:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by Christa Joy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was about 2 cm dilated....
2006-10-12 21:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by breyanasmommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I DIDNT LOSE MINE UNTIL I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL
2006-10-12 21:17:13 · answer #8 · answered by sara D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋