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Tomorrow is my due date and i have been have like a white mucus discharge i am already dilated to a 2 is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Mucous plug : When the cervix dilates a plug of mucous begins to be expelled which is very normal. If you think you water has broken then you should head to the hospital.

Answered 9/22/2012

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