what exactly is a mucus plug?? i hear all the women on here talk about it! but i dont know what it is!? can any of you tell me??
2007-02-11 18:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The mucus plug is the gel like substance that is located inside the cervix. This plug seals the mouth of the uterus and protects the fetus from infections.
What will it look like if I lose my mucus plug?
When you lose your mucus plug, it may be a little or a lot of gel like material. It will may be in a glob, stringy or just wetness. The mucus plug is clear to yellow-brownish in color, but may also be pinkish.
Does losing my mucus plug mean I am in labor?
Losing your mucus plug does not necessarily mean you are in labor. This can occur up to two weeks before labor begins. This can also occur right as labor is beginning. You will have to wait and see if you have any other signs of labor. Such as your water breaks or you begin to have contractions.
2007-02-11 18:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The mucus plug is the mucus protecting the baby from infection etc that is situated between the cervix and the uterus, when you are about to go into labour SOME woman have a "show" this is the mucus plug, but sometimes this may happen up to 2weeks prior to labour starting.
2007-02-12 03:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by prince_ss06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaginal mucus is a natural substance occurring within the vagina, particularly the cervix, that maintains a certain level of moisture at all times.
The consistency of vaginal mucus changes according to the period of the menstrual cycle. Both the chemical make-up and the physical consistency (viscosity) change during this time.
A sticky, clear consistency usually indicates that the woman is ovulating.
2007-02-11 18:48:58 · answer #3 · answered by ஐ♥PinkBoo - TTC #1♥ஐ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vaginal mucus is a natural substance occurring within the vagina, particularly the cervix, that maintains a certain level of moisture at all times. The consistency of vaginal mucus changes according to the period of the menstrual cycle. Both the chemical make-up and the physical consistency (viscosity) change during this time
2007-02-11 19:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About everyone's answer here is pretty precise.
"The plug of mucous that fills the cervix to protect against disease and infection. This may start leaking out as the cervix slowly starts opening before labor, or may come out in one big chunk. It can be pink or brownish tinged with blood."
I just made 39 wks yesterday. Last doctor's appointment was this past Thursday and still not even dilated. However, yesterday my discharge started changing in color. This morning it was a light pink. Now, it's a brownish color and I'm getting a little excited and nervous. =l
2007-02-11 19:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by mommy.luv.jordyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The previous answer is absolutely correct. To simplify things a little, often the mucus plug coming loose is a sign of imminent labour, and some people refer to this as a "show". It doesn't happen with everyone, or at least it isn't obvious with everyone.
2007-02-11 18:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋