OK, so what exactly IS a mucus plug?
2007-11-17 03:20:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ohhh.... interesting. It's just a funny sounding thing :P
Anyways, no I have not received prenatal care yet because I am only at 4 weeks. But trust me I am sure I will re-ask my Dr all of the same questions I ask here :)
2007-11-17 03:28:16 · update #1
It's a mucousy substance that sits inside the opening of the cervix, blocking the path between the vagina and the uterus. It's just mucous. Like thick snot.
It usually does not come out until late pregnancy, as a result of changes in the cervix like softening and effacing and maybe a bit of dilation. It is not a reliable indicator that labor is imminent. It may come out all at once in one big chunk, or it may come out a little at a time over several days or weeks.
2007-11-17 03:25:01 · answer #1 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its a plug, of mucus. Its between the bag of waters and the cervix. Just an added precaution to make sure the womb is safe from infections.
There is no ewww with pregnancy. Get over it. Your body is freaking amazing.
2007-11-17 03:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its an accumulation of mucus within the opening to the uterus or cervical canal. It creates a protective barrier between the outside world and your baby. When it gets close to delivery time it simply leaves your uterus and leaves an open for the baby to come out of. Sometimes you lose it all at once or by little pieces or globs (not to be gross) Its usually white or pinkish and more like a thick discharge.
2007-11-17 03:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs.J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is axactly what it sound like, a plug made out of mucus. But is not a bad thing, it simply grows in the opening of your cervix and then it is expelled when you start to go on labor.
2007-11-17 03:24:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jordan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this gross thing is what keeps harmful things (like bacteria) from getting inside your uterus. It protects your baby.
If you think the mucus plug is gross, you've grosser things headed your way. Good luck!
2007-11-17 08:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a goopy plug of mucus at the cervix that allows stuff to pass in but stops you leaking out.
2007-11-17 03:23:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is exactly what it sounds like. A plug made of mucas that stops things from getting or going out of your cervix. It is meant to protect you from infection.
2007-11-17 03:23:24 · answer #7 · answered by CourtneyRose 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The fact you said "eww" is a little bit concerning. The plug isn't a big deal.
2007-11-17 03:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think that's gross, wait til the baby comes out. You'll have intimate experience in loss of all control of bodily functions.
2007-11-17 03:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by gg 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you think that's the grossest thing, wait until you get to labour and delivery! :)
Here's some info on it...it serves an important purpose.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/mucusplug.html
2007-11-17 03:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋