Do you have to lose your plug before you
go into labor? I am due in 6 days and
have had a few small contractions off and
on the last few days but I have not ost my
plug. Is it possible to loose it and not
know, or is that highly unlikely? This is
my second pregnancy but I don't remember
loosing it with my first either.
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Melissa_20
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 6806 Location: Florida
Posted: 08-25-06 14:45pm
Yes you lose your plug before you go into
labor.It is very likely you would not know
if you lost your plug,as all it is is a
slimy mucus and since pregnant womens
vaginal discharge is greater than
non-pregnant women, its a little harder to
notice.You should call your doctor so he
can check you out or go strait to the
hospital if you are already having
contractions. Good luck!
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Tazzy D
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 3718 Location: , va
Posted: 08-25-06 16:37pm
How soon after my mucus plug passes will
labor begin?
Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your
cervix is dilating and your body is
starting to prepare for birth. Labor
could be hours, days, or even weeks away
as the cervix gradually opens over time.
What does a mucus plug look like?
A mucus plug may be clear, slightly pink
or blood tinged in color. It may be
stringy mucus or sticky discharge. Some
women may not even notice the loss of
their mucus plug because there is already
so much vaginal discharge during pregnancy
