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I'm 40 weeks and 2 days , lost my mucus plug 3 1/2 hrs ago , i was checked today and dialated to 2 cm , i am now having brown discharge for the last 3?

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Dr. answered

Consult your ob/gyn: Your question was a little cut off. Needs a consult so we can get more details, for example are you having contractions, how far apart etc, how is the baby moving, are you feverish etc. This will help determine whether you are progressing and whether there are any issues needing consideration. Difficult to do through here. Please contact/ consult ob/gyn urgently to sort out.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bloody show.: When the mucus plug dislodges from the cervix - some blood vessels can bleed. This is a bloody show. Brown discharge is usually older blood. There usually is not more than an oz of blood. Significant amounts of bright red blood may be of more concern. Usually loss of mucus plug and bloody show are signs that labor is pending. Are you experiencing contractions? If yes, how far apart? I would let

Answered 3/5/2019

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