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Brown mucous discharge and cramping days before delivery date ? what does this mean ?

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Cervix dilating: perhaps that is the mucous plug that is express prior to delivery. Christina please check with your OB very soon. Labor is likely to come in 2-3 weeks.

Answered 8/13/2014

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