I'm 39 weeks pregnant, and this morning I woke up a little more swollen than usual, and I also had loose stools, around 12 noon, I lost what I assume to be my mucus plug (quarter size amount of nasty clumpy blood tinged discharge)..is labor coming soon?
2007-03-04 11:53:48 · 8 answers · asked by cirnrab 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
also having increased braxton hicks
2007-03-04 11:56:45 · update #1
Probably. I would think that it would start in the next couple of days, especially since you're 39 wks now. I never lost my mucus plug, but I also never made it to 39 wks.
2007-03-04 11:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by reflux mommy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How soon after my mucus plug passes will labor begin?
Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating and your body is starting to prepare for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens over time.
What does a mucus plug look like?
A mucus plug may be clear, slightly pink or blood tinged in color. It may be stringy mucus or sticky discharge. Some women may not even notice the loss of their mucus plug because there is already an increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
When should I call my health care provider?
If the mucus seems normal in color, there is no need to contact your health care provider immediately. You may just want to let them know at your next visit.
You should call your health care provider immediately if your discharge suddenly becomes bright red and the amount is more than an ounce (about two tablespoons). You could be experiencing a complication such as placenta previa or placental abruption.
2007-03-04 12:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by JessJess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congrats...nearly there now!! I think the swollen feeling may be a shift in fluid, the loose stools are the bodys way of clearing your system when u go in to labour and the show is definately a signal your cervix is preparing. With my first baby i had a show at 39 weeks, and 7 days after i went in to labour. Your labour could be hours or days away but i reakon you are close. :) x
2007-03-04 12:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by alexa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, it sounds like you are pretty close........congratulations. how far along you are tells us you are close but really there is no way to know. people swell and loose their mucus plug weeks and months before delivery but considering you are having loose stools and lost you mucus plug and you due date is tuesday i would say pretty chance labor is right around the corner. good luck
2007-03-04 12:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Menstrural like pain, cramps, and backache can actually be what they often refer to as "back labor" ... so it is possible that things ARE starting... generally the back pains will be noticiable as coming and going and as they get stronger, you'll start to notice actual contractions with them. If that is happening, then start timing them and call the docs to let them know what's going on and ask them if and when you should come in. If you don't actually notice contractions, but he back pain is coming and going regularly and getting close together... CALL... it could be that you just don't recognize the contractions!
you could be in the earliest stage of labor.
2007-03-04 12:00:43 · answer #5 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Luck! It sounds like labor is coming very soon!
2007-03-04 12:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bet you are pretty close. But if you are not sure about something that is going on with your body I would call you doctor. oh by the way congratulations.
2007-03-04 12:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by karen w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES LABOR SHOULD START WITHIN THE NEXT 24 TO 48 HOURS. GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATS.
2007-03-04 11:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by mandeeree 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋