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What does mean when the mucus plug comes out?
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About to deliver: A pregnant woman's mucus plug is expelled just prior to delivery. It is present to help block bacteria from entering the uterus during pregnancy. Sometimes, loss of a mucus plug can be associated with some bloody discharge. If you are the one who is pregnant, you may want to let your OB know. Good luck!
Answered 10/15/2019
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Labor on the horizon: The mucous plug provides infection protection for the uterus/fetus when in place and is generally expelled about 4 weeks prior to active labor.
Answered 10/15/2019
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