At the Dr's today she determined I was 2 cm dilated Im 36 weeks. Does this neccessarily mean I lost my mucous plug and didnt know? Or could it still be in? I forgot to ask this before I left there. Also was anyone stuck at this point for a week or so? Im trying to get things together in time with out going into labor first!
2007-04-24 10:49:13 · 12 answers · asked by charli_red1218 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
a mucus plug loss will give you a "bloody show" it is not something to be scared about, it will not be RED it will have a pink show to it...
you can be dilated without having lost your plug yet. Our board owner is 35 wks today, 2 cm and still has her plug! It is the sign of actual labor so you should not lose it until it is that time or very close to it!
2007-04-24 10:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by ChelYox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have successfully given birth to four, yes I said four children. I only saw my plug with one of them, the others, it just disappeared. My point is that you may have lost it and didn't know, BUT that is not an indicator of imminent birth. What I am trying to say is that you are only diallated to a two, you have at least a week, maybe even two weeks before the doctor will tell you it is time. If this is your first, you could have three weeks before the doc says to schedule an induction (give you meds through an IV to force your body to go into labor, meds are called pitossin or is it potossin?).
Basically, you are fine and you have a little bit of time left to finish getting ready. Good luck.
2007-04-24 10:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by Trina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely its gone, i lost mine at 31 weeks and was 2 cm(and in preterm labor). i dont know about the being stuck thing though, i was 4 cm and 100% effaced for 6 weeks before i had my son at 36 weeks. Have you had any brown or pink mucus? Cuz if you do thats it. good luck and congrats!
2007-04-24 10:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by danny's mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 1cm dialated and 80% efaced at 36 weeks before i lost my plug. it may come soon. if it does your a few days to a week until labor. my appt. was friday i lost mine tues. and had the baby that saturday at 37 weeks. just keep a look out for it. it looks a little brown and is really gross looking. lol get everything together ahead of time just in case. good luck!
2007-04-24 10:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mucous plug is still there coz if it came away you would have seen it for definate. Doesn`t sound like you`re going into labour any time soon, so spend the time preparing and getting everything ready for the little one and yourself. And stop worrying, relax, and do it all at your leisure. Plenty of time. Good luck. x
2007-04-24 10:56:33 · answer #5 · answered by yahoobloo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh guess what? Im 36 weeks too, and also went to the doctors today. Im 1cm dialated and 80% effaced! He said I can go any minute and definately before my due date! I dont think I lost my plug yet. I think you will know when you lose it. I think its hard to miss lol. Good luck and congrats!
2007-04-24 10:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by mandiliz06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could still be there. My OB/GYN told me that most women don't notice when they lose it. Best of luck! And yes you could be stuck at 2 for quite some time, or you could go straight to 10! Just depends on that baby!
2007-04-24 10:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by kimberly b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mucous plug was like jelly with blood and happend the day before labour if that helps
2007-04-24 10:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. the plug may still be in place. most women feel when the mucus plug comes out. (the women I know)
2007-04-24 10:55:41 · answer #9 · answered by gyro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, stuck at 3 cm and 80 percent for almost two weeks. i am pretty sure you'll know when you lose your plug. it is kinda nasty.
2007-04-24 10:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋