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A member asked:

I have grainy white discharge after a cervical exam--actually 3 total last night (38 weeks pregnant. in early labor. 1cm) what is it? mucous plug?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Could be : It's certainly normal to have mucous discharge after a cervical exam when you are 1 cm dilated.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2023

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