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Im 37 weeks today and i find some extra milky white discharge what does it mean like my body preparing for labor?baby is headdown position

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Discharge: Some discharge at the end of pregnancy is normal. Sometimes it means infection. Some pass their mucous plug as their cervix starts to dilate. Have your Obgyn evaluate you to see what is going on

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 12/18/2015

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