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I'm 8wks pregnant w/ my 1st and just had a tan mucus glob when wiping - 4in. long and up to 1in wide. no cramps/blood, just minor backache. we saw the heartbeat last week. what is this discharge?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably mucous: It sounds like you just passed some mucous. If it continues schedule a follow up visit to make sure all is ok.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Vaginal discharge: May be just vaginal discharge could be aborted fetus did the mucus globe contain any mass inside vaginal infection is possibility.

Answered 12/12/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 8wks pregnant w/ my 1st and just had a tan mucus glob when wiping - 4in. long and up to 1in wide. no cramps/blood, just minor backache. we saw the heartbeat last week. what is this discharge?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

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