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The mucus plug can be lost several days, or even a week before labor starts, so not necessarily.

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Does the mucus plug always come out before water breaks?

Yes, I did with my first baby. I was waiting and waiting for that mucas plug to fall out until one night my water broke. Came as a big surprise but I preferred it that way. No thinking oh it is almost time, IT WAS TIME!!


I was wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to lose your mucus plug when your cervix is closed?

well, your cervix is closed when you loose your mucus plug. When your mucus plug comes out, that means that your cervix is starting to deface and dialate.


How soon should you see a doctor when you lose your mucus plug?

As soon as possible, as losing your mucus plug can be fatal within 24 hours.


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


Will walking make you lose your mucus plug?

In the later stages of pregnancy, yes it can


Do you spot before you lose your mucus plug?

Some women do depending on how sensitive their cervix is


Do dogs loose mucus plug?

Dogs do not have mucus plugs like humans do during pregnancy. Dogs have a different method of preparing for birth, with the onset of labor typically marked by the start of contractions and the breaking of the amniotic sac, rather than the expulsion of a mucus plug. It is important to monitor your dog closely during pregnancy and consult with a veterinarian for any concerns.


Is there a way that you can lose your Mucus Plug and not know it?

Yes. Cause even tho you lose it most woman don't notice.


Does your mugus plug have to drop to be in labor?

The mucus plug does not have to drop for a woman to be in labor. While the loss of the mucus plug can be a sign that labor may be approaching, it can occur days or even weeks before labor starts. Some women may go into labor without noticing the loss of their mucus plug at all. It's essential to recognize other signs of labor, such as contractions and water breaking, as more definitive indicators.


If you've already lost your mucus plug and you have strong pains in your pelvis and legs at 36 weeks pregnant could you in labor?

as soon as you lose your mucus plug you should go to the hospital cause the baby is on its way


Pregnant cow losing mucus plug shes huge and been prego for awhile now do they lose it just like humans when we are pregnant?

Yes they do. They also start getting labour contractions, though behave different than humans do, in terms of pacing around, kicking at their belly, laying down and getting up again, and moving away from the rest of the herd. Soon after the mucus plug is expelled the water bag appears, often unruptured, unlike in humans were their "water" breaks. Then the calf/baby follows


What if you are losing your mucus plug?

Losing your mucus plug can be a sign that your body is preparing for labor, as it often occurs in the later stages of pregnancy. The mucus plug serves to protect the cervix and can be expelled in one piece or gradually over time. If you experience this, it's important to monitor for other signs of labor, such as contractions or fluid leakage. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance and to ensure everything is progressing normally.