Question 1

what is a mucus plug?

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A glob of mucus: A mucus plug is a glob of mucus from the cervix that may be passed hours, days or even weeks before labor occurs.  It may be streaked with some blood.  Passing the mucus plug when you are nearing your due date is normal and is usually of no concern.

Question 2

i think i might have lost my mucus plug ?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the: gestational age, this can be OK.  If unsure, discuss with your doctor to be clear, on the best recommendations.

Question 3

what usualy causes a wpman to lose her mucus plug ?

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Contractions: However, many things are involved, and most contractions can be subtle enough that many women may not feel them.  .Also, passing your mucus plug does not "guarantee" labor will follow in the next 12-24 hours.  For many women, labor may be up to 1-2 weeks later.

Question 4

coughing up mucus plug dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Its a good thing you coughed up a thickened plug of mucous that would obstruct an airway.
If you have asthma make sure you are under control

Question 5

is it normal to cramp when losing mucus plug?

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Yes: Sometimes losing the mucous plug indicates labor is going to begin soon.  Cramping is the uterus and cervix preparing for labor.

Question 6

how much time after mucus plug did you go into labor?

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Varies: can be hours to weeks

Question 7

i have green discharge. infections again or mucus plug?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: are you pregnant?  if not then you most likely have an infection as there is no Mucous plug otherwise

Question 8

what does the mucus plug look like after membrane sweeping?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The appearance of the mucus plug varies but the general idea is that it looks like thick glob of mucus; slightly white and sometimes with a little blood in it.

Question 9

i'm 35 weeks and 5 days how long till i lose my mucus plug ?

Accepted Answer

Varies : Some lose it early some late. Some don't notice it all. For others it's quite pronounced

Question 10

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

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