How soon after your mucous plug comes out do you go into labor when you are 42 weeks?

What exactly is the mucus plug and what does it look like or how can you tell if you have just lost yours?

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.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".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.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.

What happens when you lose your mucous plug?

when do you go into labor after you loose your plug

You are 38 weeks had a cervical sweep and mucous plug came out how long till labor starts?

I am 38 weeks and had sweep yesterday at half 3 and still no sign of baby.

Is it possible for your mucous plug to look like a small circle of poop?

no. a mucus plug will have blood in it. Yes it can. Sometimes it is very little and sometimes it is a great big sticky mess A mucous plug does not always come out at once. A lot of times it comes out a little at a time over a period of time. It can have blood in it or look like mucous from your nose. The closer you are to going into labor the more likely it is to have blood in it.

Should you immediately talk to your doctor after you lose your mucus plug?

Yes! Immediately! Losing your mucous plug means that your water is about to break and you are about to go into labor.

Can you do anything to help lose your mucus plug?

if your looking to lose your mucus plug to start labour, this may not happen as you can lose your mucus plug as little as 26 weeks and not go into labour. i would highly not advise you to purposely lose your mucus plug as it is what prevents bacteria getting to the baby!!!!!!!! let it happen naturaly its much safer for your baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

What does it mean if you lose part of your mucous plug and feel slight cramping?

You may be going in to labor. Please call your OB NOW!

If you have lost mucous plug and you are dilated 5cm is labor near?

Yes, very likely. Some doctors will tell you that at 5cm, you are in labor. Wait for those regular contractions, then go in.

If your cervix is dilated 1 cm did you already lose your mucus plug?

Not necessarily. The term"losing the plug" is a bit of a misnomer. The phrase makes it sound as though the plug is in place, and then, once lost, it is gone. I am 42 weeks and have "lost the plug" about 6 times in the last 4 weeks. Not to get too graphic, but I am speaking of a big, intact glob of brownish odor-free goop. Basically, as the cervix dilates (however slowly), a mucous plug is released. Unless you continue to dilate at rapid pace (as when in labor), the plug will then reform. Many sources will say that losing the plug is a sure sign of labor. I think the more accurate statement would be that losing the plug is a sure sign that some dilation has occurred, which may or may not be a sign of labor. According to measurements by my doctor, I have creeped along from 0cm to 2cm over these last 4 weeks. Hence the repeated "plug loss".

If you are 36 weeks and 3 cm dilated and lost your mucus plug how much longer do you have?

It could be hours, days or weeks. In my case, I was 36 weeks 6 days, lost the mucous plug and had the baby 5 hours later. But, from what I've read, there is no firm correlation between how dilated you are or losing the plug and the length of time you have left.

How long after mucus plug loss does labor begin?

Everyone woman is different when it comes to dilation. Some may not start to dilate until their water breaks and even then, some woman do not start then. I've been a new mother now for 3 weeks. It took me over a period of 3 days to completely lose my mucus plug and I started my dilation before I lost my mucus plug and even then it took me 2 more weeks to have my son. So just be patient, your wonderful bundle of joy will be here sooner than you think!! Congratulations!

How do you move labor along after losing mucus plug?

You do not speed it up, if your Doctor wants to or needs to he/she can induce labor, however, if you have lost your mucous plug just be patient. As a matter of fact as I am writing this I am thinking Congratulations Mom, because by now I'm sure you've had your baby