Question 1

does a mucus plug have a smell?

Accepted Answer

No smell expected: The mucus plug is made up of thick cervical mucus that your body forms as soon as you're pregnant. The mucus protects and prevents anything from traveling up the cervix. 72 hours before labor, your cvx begins to change and the mucus loosens and mixes w/ blood from cervical change until it falls out as a "plug." Your cvx will continue to make mucus and you may have more discharge afterwards.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

what usualy causes a wpman to lose her mucus plug ?

Accepted Answer

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 5

is the mucus plug white thick discharge?

Accepted Answer

Bloody show: The mucus plug is made up of thick cervical mucus that your body forms as soon as you're pregnant. The mucus protects and prevents anything from traveling up the cervix. 72 hours before labor, your cvx begins to change and the mucus loosens and mixes w/ blood from cervical change until it falls out as a "plug." This doesn't always have to happen, but usually means you're getting close to labor.

Question 6

does a mucus plug pass during ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Semantics: The cervical mucous becomes thin and watery around the time of ovulation.  If there were to be thick mucous (i.e. A plug) in the cervix, it may very well be passed at that time.  It would not be a predictable occurrence.

Question 7

can u dialate without loosing mucus plug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The mucus plug isn't always identifiable by either patients or physicians.  It is not a reliable sign of labor by any means.  So  it isn't helpful to focus on the recognition of this to guide you in labor process.

Question 8

do losing you mucus plug help you dilate ?

Accepted Answer

Mucous plug: During normal pregnancy losing mucous plug generally implies impending labor

Question 9

is it normal to lose your mucus plug at 23 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: It's not normal but not necessarily a bad thing. Your cervix is constantly making more mucous. You should still be checked to make sure you are not dilating early.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: lost mucus plug?

Accepted Answer

Mucus from Cervix: During Pregnancy, the cervical canal is plugged with mucus.   During the later stages of pregnancy, the mucus plug can come out of the cervix and is seen by the expecting mother.  This is a "lost" mucus plug.  It may reform and mean nothing.  Sometimes--especially if bloody, it heralds the onset of labor.

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