mucus plug

what exactly is this and what does it feel or look like? I went to the bathroom the other day and there was this slimy/white/clear/stringy stuff coming from my private area? does anyone know what that is or is it the mucus plug? I havent said anything to anyone because I thought it is just stuff my body needs to get ride of but now I am not sure????

Quoting Kaylee_Renea:“ what exactly is this and what does it feel or look like? I went to the bathroom the other day and there ... [snip!] ... I havent said anything to anyone because I thought it is just stuff my body needs to get ride of but now I am not sure????”

Losing Your Mucous Plug


What is the mucous plug?


The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby.




What does the mucous plug look like?


Some women describe the mucous plug as looking more like the mucous in your nose. It may look like a thick glob of stringy mucous, thicker than what you would see with normal vaginal secretions. If you are close to going into labor you may see pink, brown, or red blood around the edges of the mucous plug. This is called the “bloody show”.
When do you lose your mucous plug?


Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor. However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, notify your doctor right away. As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. Losing your mucous plug is a good sign that labor is on its way. Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts. Many women do not lose their mucous plug at one time; instead, they lose it more gradually. They may notice an increase in vaginal secretions weeks before they go into labor.
Should I call my doctor if I lose my mucous plug?


If you are full term and have lost your mucous plug, there is usually no need to call your doctor. You may lose your mucous plug weeks before labor starts. If you notice regular, timeable contractions after losing your mucous plug, follow your doctor’s protocol for proceeding to Labor and Delivery. If you have a history of preterm labor and you suspect you have lost your mucous plug, call your doctor right away. If you notice blood tinged mucous and are earlier than thirty-six weeks call your doctor immediately. Moreover, you should also call your doctor if you have sudden bright red bleeding. Bleeding can be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/mucous-plug.shtml

There is a picture of one in here:

http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about226245.html

thanks.....but mine was not bloody or anything like that it was sorda white/ and clear.....I am 27 weeks so I am not sure what to do? lol.....I havent dialated that I know of they havent done a pap thing lately lol......and also......I just am not sure.....

Quoting Kaylee_Renea:“ thanks.....but mine was not bloody or anything like that it was sorda white/ and clear.....I am 27 weeks ... [snip!] ... do? lol.....I havent dialated that I know of they havent done a pap thing lately lol......and also......I just am not sure.....”

they wont do a pap thingy again until 36 weeks ...and it was probably just discharge no need to worry at all if no blood your fine...now if that happens and your real itchy could be a yeast infection in that case you want to call the doc because that needs to be treated..so if not itchy ...no blood or color your fine and welcome to pregnancy

thanks.....it scared me at first but then I figured it was ok...but does that mean she is coming soon...because I really want her to be here.....! I am really excited....lol and thanks...I am really enjoying it..!

Quoting Kaylee_Renea:“ thanks.....it scared me at first but then I figured it was ok...but does that mean she is coming soon...because ... [snip!] ... is coming soon...because I really want her to be here.....! I am really excited....lol and thanks...I am really enjoying it..!”

no doesnt mean she is coming soon..just something the body does while prego...and as anxious and excited as you may be you do not want her here yet...you are not far enough along and she more than likely wouldnt make it if you had her now...you want her to bake a while longer she has many parts to make still and mature relax you sound like a normal prego girl to me

Lol thanks..yeah I am really excited but I have came all this far so I can wait for the few weeks I have left...! I just want everything ready BEFORE she gets here...I am close though so not much to worry about...but thanks..! guess it is just normal

do you realize you still have 13 weeks left??  don't get too excited.... it's a loooooong wait.

Yeah I know...that is really along time....but I am excited......and cant help it lol.....! But yeah I am trying to enjoy this because I know I will enjoy her when she gets here.....I have enjoyed the whole pregnancy so far!