Question 1

lost my mucus plug yesterday and now today i am having brown discharge in my panties and when i wipe, is that normal? labor within next  few days?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Increased nexus discharge can be a sign you cervix is starting to dilate, but doesn't always mean you are about to go in to labor. If you contractions get worse or you have leakage of fluid, you may need to go and get checked.

Question 2

i'm 40 weeks and 2 days , lost my mucus plug 3 1/2 hrs ago , i was checked today and dialated to 2 cm , i am now having brown discharge for the last 3?

Accepted Answer

Consult your ob/gyn: Your question was a little cut off.  Needs a consult so we can get more details, for example are you having contractions, how far apart etc, how is the baby moving, are you feverish etc.  This will help determine whether you are progressing and whether there are any issues needing consideration.  Difficult to do through here.  Please contact/ consult ob/gyn urgently to sort out.

Question 3

what is the brown discharge in third trimester my mucus plug already came down 1 wk ago?

Accepted Answer

Early labor signal?: Old blood appears brownish. Did your OB examine you recently? Did you have intercourse? Is it still there, more profuse, reddish? Are you having contractions, pressure or pain in the pelvis? These are some questions you will be asked by your OB or his associate. Discharge can herald labor. A third trimester baby can have risks if born before term. So most obs would want to evaluate or speak to you.

Question 4

i am 39 weeks and this morning 
after i pee, there is a brown discharge comin out,is this what they called mucus plug.? i have to change my undies 4x

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Congratulate for coping well with pregnancy thus far - 39 wks! Now, just be alert to seek timely attention for delivery preferably by professionals. If any doubt, see Doc now for confirmation at least once before delivery may take place.

Question 5

is it possible to lose small parts of your mucus plug? i have small booger type discharge in my underwear! (gross!)

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume u are neat term, it can come out all at once or over a number of weeks , both cases are normal and u will notice more once your OB starts  cervical exams usually at 37 wks, ideal time to deliver is 39-40 weeks - best outcome for the baby so do not go past your due date I do not allow any of my pts to go past and none of mine want to , induction is safe and easy at term and my pts want it.

Question 6

i am 36 weeks have had brownish mucus discharge 2 cm dialated and had an exam 2 days ago no mucus plug lost yet. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: You havent mentioned anything that is alarming to me. Please discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Question 7

used the bathroom when i wiped i saw a quarter sized clear chunk of discharge with a noticable trace of blood. mild pain back did i lose my mucus plug?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It sounds like it, if you are in the latter stages of pregnancy.

Question 8

already lost mucus plug, what's the brown dischrage in panties?

Accepted Answer

Additional bleeding: I presume you are pregnant.
Mucous plug is just a clot that falls off as the cervix starting changing and opening. More bleeding (slowly enough to clot and become brownish) can occur as that continues to happen. If concerned, speak your ob

Question 9

36 weeks pregnant and had a brown/red discharge. i have already lost my mucous plug though! :(?

Accepted Answer

More  mucous: Mucous is constantly  being produced  in  the  gland of  the inner  cervix.       Therefore  you may have another smaller   plug of  mucous  at any time.   If you have  been examined recently  or  have been intimate  you may  also have some  bloody  mucous.    Call you  md   if you are not sure  of  what is happening.

Question 10

21 weeks pregnant, recurring bv. this morning after bm had thick brown discharge. no pains all day and baby girl is very active. mucous plug? old blood?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Brown discharge sounds like old blood. I recommend you call your doctor and get checked. Rarely the cervix can start to open at 21 weeks without contractions.

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Brown discharge after losing mucus plug

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Lost my mucus plug yesterday and now today i am having brown discharge in my panties and when i wipe, is that normal? labor within next few days?

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I'm 40 weeks and 2 days , lost my mucus plug 3 1/2 hrs ago , i was checked today and dialated to 2 cm , i am now having brown discharge for the last 3?

A member asked:

What is the brown discharge in third trimester my mucus plug already came down 1 wk ago?

A member asked:

I am 39 weeks and this morning after i pee, there is a brown discharge comin out,is this what they called mucus plug.? i have to change my undies 4x

A member asked:

Is it possible to lose small parts of your mucus plug? i have small booger type discharge in my underwear! (gross!)

A member asked:

I am 36 weeks have had brownish mucus discharge 2 cm dialated and had an exam 2 days ago no mucus plug lost yet. what's wrong?

A member asked:

Used the bathroom when i wiped i saw a quarter sized clear chunk of discharge with a noticable trace of blood. mild pain back did i lose my mucus plug?

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Already lost mucus plug, what's the brown dischrage in panties?

A member asked:

36 weeks pregnant and had a brown/red discharge. i have already lost my mucous plug though! :(?

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21 weeks pregnant, recurring bv. this morning after bm had thick brown discharge. no pains all day and baby girl is very active. mucous plug? old blood?

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