Was that my mucus plug?

A mucus plug is a collection of mucus that forms in the cervical canal in early pregnancy. It prevents bacteria or infection from entering your uterus and reaching the fetus. As your cervix prepares for labor, you’ll lose the mucus plug. This is a normal and common symptom in late pregnancy.

What is a mucus plug?

• Your mucus plug is a thick piece of mucus that blocks the opening of your cervix during pregnancy

• You can think of it as a protective barrier between your vagina and your uterus

• You’ll lose your mucus plug as your cervix begins to dilate (open) and efface (soften and thin) in preparation for labor and delivery

What does it look like?

• Clear, off-white or slightly bloody (red, brown or pink) in color.

• Stringy, sticky and jelly-like in texture.

• 1 to 2 inches in length.

• Relatively odorless

When do you lose it?

• Most women don’t lose their mucus plug until after 37 weeks of pregnancy

• Some women don’t lose it until they’re in active labor

How long after losing your mucus plug do you go into labor?

• Hours, days or even a few weeks

Signs of labor after losing your mucus plug

• Cramps

• Pelvic pressure

• Contractions

• Water breaks

Read full article here:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21606-mucus-plug