Question 1

i lost my mucus plug last night and now i have a lot of yellow discharge.. normal? im 38.5

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: It is very normal to have an increase in vaginal discharge that is yellowish or snot like as your body is getting ready to go into labor.  There is not actually a plug of mucus that holds the cervix closed.  Rather, the cervix produces mucus as it starts softening.  Call your doctor if discharge is like water, or you have strong painful contractions regularly every 5 min or less for an hour

Question 2

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 3

37 weeks 5 days my mucus plug feel out 2 weeks ago, today i've been havin some more mucus discharge. is there any limit of mucus discharge? is this normal?

Accepted Answer

YOU SHOULD CALL: Your OB as your OB knows u and your specific situation, any ?S or problems at this stage you should call your OB no matter what time of the day, some people can have a lot of mucus discharge, as long as u do not think your water has broke, which is usually thin fluid, I am sure your OB will check your cervix at your next visit.

Question 4

im 37 weeks and the last two days iv had a major increase in normal white discharge.2cm dialated but stoped lost mucus plug 2 weeks ago.cervix change?

Accepted Answer

Any day now: These are all good signs that you are getting close to labor. Your body is preparing and you could go into labor at any time. Congratulations.

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

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 7

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 8

how do you know when your mucus plug comes out , ill be 37 weeks tomorrow & im having a lot of discharge and thick discharge?

Accepted Answer

Thick discharge: The mucous plug will come out about 37 to 40 weeks of gestation as a thick wad of mucous sometimes mixed with a bloody tinge.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I lost my mucus plug last night and now i have a lot of yellow discharge.. normal? im 38.5

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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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37 weeks 5 days my mucus plug feel out 2 weeks ago, today i've been havin some more mucus discharge. is there any limit of mucus discharge? is this normal?

A member asked:

Im 37 weeks and the last two days iv had a major increase in normal white discharge.2cm dialated but stoped lost mucus plug 2 weeks ago.cervix change?

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Is the mucus plug white thick discharge?

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I have green discharge. infections again or mucus plug?

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:

How do you know when your mucus plug comes out , ill be 37 weeks tomorrow & im having a lot of discharge and thick discharge?

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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?

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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?

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