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Nearly 37 week preg. lost 2 mucus plug this morning. now i feel really sick and keep going toilet but nothing there. could i be in slow labour? thanks

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Dr. Solomon Katta answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It's close: losing your plug isn't a definite sign. Contractions at a regular with spotting or your water breaking is a definite sign. You need both contractions with cervical change (dilation) to be In labor. When in doubt get yourself checked out

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/21/2015

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