Mucous Plug?

Question

Ok so here is my deal. I lost my mucous plug 4 days ago. It had bloody show to it. Now 4 days later everytime that I go to the bathroom I am wiping veiny blood clots. I am with my 2nd pregnancy, 37 1/2 weeks, 3 cm dilated, 70% effaced. I think that possibly the membranes have been stripped? Not sure...my bags of water are still in tact...as far as I know..I am contracting here and there, and my lower back hurts like hell right now.
I called the nurse exchange line and she told me that if I went in to the hospital they won't do anything for me at 37 1/2 weeks, and they won't admit me. I am thinking of dropping my dr. at almost 38 weeks, and going to a different hospital because of this nurse. What should I do, should I go the hospital?? I was contracting every 5 minutes lastnight when I called the nurse, and didn't go because she made me feel retarded. What's the advice?? Thanks everyone.......

Answer 1

Find a midwife who can determined how dilated you are, or who will teach somebody to do that for you. It sounds to me like you're in labor. When you start dilating more, it's time to go to the hospital (if that's how you want to do it). You should definitely go when your water breaks, no matter how dilated you are, or when your contractions become regular or more frequent.

Answer 2

always feel comfortable. You should never be made feel stupid. That is not good for you. I would suggest to get another opinion. Call the nurse line again and see if you can talk to someone else. They have to work in shifts right? Get a second opinion, and make sure they know that you are bleeding.


When should I call my doctor or midwife?
Toward the end of your pregnancy, your practitioner should give you a clear set of guidelines for when it's time to let her know that you're having contractions and at what point she'll want you to go to the hospital or birth center. These instructions will depend on your individual situation — whether you have pregnancy complications or are otherwise considered high-risk, whether this is your first baby, and practical matters like how far you live from the hospital or birth center — and your caregiver's personal preference (some prefer an early heads-up).

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, she'll probably have you wait to come in until you've been having contractions that last for about a minute each, coming every five minutes for about an hour. (You time a contraction from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next one.) As a rule, if you're high-risk, she'll want to hear from you earlier in labor.

Don't be afraid to call if the signs aren't clear but you think the time may have come. Doctors and midwives are used to getting calls from women who aren't sure whether they're in labor and need guidance. It's part of their job. And the truth is, your practitioner can tell a lot by the tone and tenor of your voice, so verbal communication helps. She'll want to know how close together your contractions are, how long each one lasts, how strong they are (she'll note whether you can talk through a contraction), and any other symptoms you may have.

Finally, whether or not your pregnancy has been problem-free up to now, be sure to call your practitioner right away (and if you can't reach her, head for the hospital) in the following situations:
• Your water breaks or you suspect that you're leaking amniotic fluid. Tell your practitioner if it's yellow, brown, or greenish, because this signals the presence of meconium, your baby's first stool, and is sometimes a sign of fetal stress. It's also important to let her know if the fluid looks bloody.

• You notice that your baby's less active.

• You have vaginal bleeding (unless it's just bloody show — mucus with a spot or streak of blood), fever, severe headaches, vision changes, or abdominal pain.

• You start having contractions before 37 weeks or you have any other signs of preterm labor.

Answer 3

I think a lot of people have had issues with nurses. 99% of the ones at my dr's offices were b!tches and ALL but one of them at the hospital were huge b!tches. I am not sure why that is but I have heard many a horror story about nurses. You may just want to call and ask to speak directly to your dr.

I felt my water break just a tiny bit one night so I went to the er and they said I probably peed...I know that can happen but I also knew where that fluid came from, ya know. I was really mad. But that can happen and then the baby an actually kinda plug the tear with their head (as I was so close to giving birth). They sent me home and I had him within the next week. If you feel like you are ready go to the hospital. You could be sitting there thinking you are overreacting and then all the sudden things go out of control, lol. After my water broke I didnt feel anything but I went to the hospital rather than wait for contractions. Had I waited I would have probably given birth at home. The first one I felt felt like someone cracked my pelvis in half and that was it after that.

Go to the hospital and if they sent you home so what. At least you wont be sitting there worried. Take care and good luck.

Answer 4

Boy am I glad that I have a great nurse at my doctors office. If you fell uncomfortable then go. With my first baby I had bloody show, and went to the doctor who was on lunch, so the nurse sent me to the hospital, where I had her the next morning. It is your body, and your baby, you should do what ever you feel best with, screw what the nurse says. I hope everything works out for you and your baby. Good luck!!
If there is blood then it could be possible that your uterus is tearing away from the wall. And if you were having contractions last night it is possible that you have dilated more. I would go and get checked! It's better to be safe then sorry!

Answer 5

If you go in to labor they can't refuse to admit you unless they want a lawsuit on their hands. You are far enough along that your baby should be healthy if born right now. I would look in to another hospital, if insurance permits. Only you can tell if something is wrong, not some bimbo on the other end of a phone line. Don't let her make you feel stupid.

Answer 6

Stick to how you feel. You know your body better then this doctors/nurses.... If you feel you need to go GO.... I had one nurse during my labor tell me shut up and push and I was not even making any noises need to say she was kicked out...

But listen to your body I would go just to be on the safe side usually if you have more then one child things are always way faster the 2nd time around.

Answer 7

I would go to the doc. now..make up symptoms if you have to! Passing blood is not a good sign. If you are 37 weeks then you are full term. Just go in and make them check! Good luck and hope that you have a smooth and easy labor!

Answer 8

go crazy your about to have a baby