Question 1

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 2

im 38+5 weeks pregnant i lost my mucous plug at 36 weeks so what is this mucusy stuff  coming out? fyi i had my membranes stripped last week.

Accepted Answer

More mucus: Your cervix continues to produce mucus even after the "plug" is released.  Stripping you membranes likely released more.

Question 3

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 4

i'm 36 weeks and 2 days i've lost part of my mucus plug and i'm 1cm dilated and been having cramps about how long until labor?

Accepted Answer

Uncertian: those are all good signs.  The cervix needs to thin before dilating and the contractions need to be strong and regular.  it may still take days to weeks before full labor and delivery

Question 5

lost mucus plug a week ago. i am 36 weeks i've been having a lot of pressure and this is my third child. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to L&D: You should have your cervix checked and be monitored for labor.  You can go to your l&d at any time.

Question 6

36 weeks 4 days 2 cm 50% effaced with light contractions and losing mucus plug. baby measuring a week ahead. what are the chances of making it another?

Accepted Answer

Obgyn visit: If you are concerned you might be in labor now then contact your doctor. Some people can stay 2 cm for weeks. Others will labor soon. When your doctor checks you the two of you can discuss your individual circumstance and discuss the likelihood of going in to labor.

Question 7

3rd trimester, what side of the vagina does the mucus plug come out of?

Accepted Answer

Either: Can come out either side.

Question 8

im 36 weeks 7 days im 4 cm dialated, lost mucus plug 1 wk ago no contractions is there anything thats safe that i can do to speed up my labor?

Accepted Answer

Ask your OB: If u are 36 weeks 7 days that means u are 37 weeks, your OB may or may not want you to be doing anything, you are term , but sometimes the lungs are not all the way mature at 37 weeks, so your OB may want you to wait unless you naturally go into labor or get srom, I am sure your OB can strip your membranes at 38 weeks and that should put u into labor if you are already 4 cm.

Question 9

im 35 almost 36 weeks. are there  ways i can help my mucus plug fall out?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: Why do you want to rush that? You are full term at 38-40 weeks. Let that baby gtow and develop as long as possible! talk to your OB but usually they also prefer everything to go as nature intends. Please don't rush your little ones birthday!

Question 10

i am not pregnate i have the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and i just lost like a mucus plug looking thing?

Accepted Answer

Decidual Cast: You probably passed a decidual cast.  Basically its the entire lining of the uterus that comes out looking white with mucus and blood.  Progesterone contraception like Mirena (levonorgestrel) can increase the chance of passing a decidual cast.  It doesn't mean anything bad, its more of a curiosity.  If you do a search on the internet you can find lots of pictures, etc.  Best wishes!

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

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Im 38+5 weeks pregnant i lost my mucous plug at 36 weeks so what is this mucusy stuff coming out? fyi i had my membranes stripped last week.

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:

I'm 36 weeks and 2 days i've lost part of my mucus plug and i'm 1cm dilated and been having cramps about how long until labor?

A member asked:

Lost mucus plug a week ago. i am 36 weeks i've been having a lot of pressure and this is my third child. what should i do?

A member asked:

36 weeks 4 days 2 cm 50% effaced with light contractions and losing mucus plug. baby measuring a week ahead. what are the chances of making it another?

A member asked:

3rd trimester, what side of the vagina does the mucus plug come out of?

A member asked:

Im 36 weeks 7 days im 4 cm dialated, lost mucus plug 1 wk ago no contractions is there anything thats safe that i can do to speed up my labor?

A member asked:

Im 35 almost 36 weeks. are there ways i can help my mucus plug fall out?

A member asked:

I am not pregnate i have the mirena (levonorgestrel) iud and i just lost like a mucus plug looking thing?

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