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Mucus plug came out9/5/2023 ![]() ![]() Otherwise just get ready because soon it’ll be the real “show time.” If you’re losing more blood, it may be a sign that something is wrong, so call your hospital or midwife straight away. ![]() There’s no need to call your midwife when you notice the show unless you’re also getting regular contractions. So basically it’s not the most attractive stuff and some of the descriptions women use to describe it aren’t that pleasant: “Like a long thick slug of snot” or “like a glob of semen” – you get the picture! There’s no pain or smell it just doesn’t look very nice! What do I need to do about it? It’s normal for the stretchy, sticky, jelly-like mucus to be thick, clear or cloudy and it’s sometimes it may be pink or tinged with brown or red blood, which it is also known as a bloody show, or just a “show”. The plug may come out as one blob-like lump, or in several pieces - or simply as increased vaginal discharge over a few days. Remember that active labour is defined as when you experiencing regular contractions or your waters have broken. And if it doesn’t, don’t worry it’s one sign that labour is starting but not the only one, as your waters can break or you may just begin to experience lower back pain similar to period pains. Not everyone notices losing their mucus plug but if this does happen - it just means that everything’s moving in the right direction. If you’re a first time mum you may find that your labour may not start for another week or so after you lose the mucus plug, whereas if you’ve had a baby before it may mean that active labour is a few hours away. It’s nothing to worry about, simply a sign that your cervix is starting to open and labour may follow quickly or within a few days. However, just before labour starts – or during the early stages –it can come away. Share From early pregnancy – at around seven weeks - a plug of mucus seals your cervix to help prevent infection – hence the name, mucus plug. ![]()
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