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Is it normal for the mucus plug to be dark red, about two or three inches long, and thick?

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Mucus plug: The mucus plug for lack of a more elegant visual looks like a ball of snot with some blood mixed in with it. A woman can lose the plug before onset of labor or even during labor.

Answered 5/23/2014

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