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Hi i am almost 30 weeks pregnant and am experiencing a thick mucusy yellow discharge- does this mean i am dilating? if it does, does that increase the risks of my baby being born prematurely? is there anything i can do to prevent this?

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Dr. Christopher Plummer answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Discharge is normal: Discharge during pregnancy is normal. Sometimes preterm labor is preceded with abnormal discharge. If you are feeling pelvic pressure or contractions, you should call your doctor.

Answered 8/17/2015

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