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Previously had a premature baby and now on a panic mode when i noticed a white mucus plug at 27 weeks , could it be normal?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Might be: Mucous plug can sometimes come out early and the pregnancy can go on for awhile afterward but you need to consult your OB and follow his/her instructions.

Answered 12/26/2018

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