Mucus Plug

Se

September

Within the last 32 hours I’ve lost this much of my mucus plug. (See photos) but still have not felt signs of labor other than a sore lower back. Is a bloody show what I’m waiting for before my water breaks? What are your experiences?

Photos are in order. Most recent being the last one (biggest glob)

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Br

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It can go either way.. ive been losing pieces for months. I lost some bloody pieces last weekend and today losing chunks. It just depends when baby wants to come. Usually labor will start after your bloody show. There’s noway to know for sure though! My first I didn’t notice anything at all.

Al

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I’m in almost the same boat as you. I was 39 weeks at my appointment on Thursday. 3 cm dilated, 50-60% effaced. OB did a membrane sweep. I’ve been losing bits of my mucus plug since Friday, with the biggest chunks coming out on Saturday. No bloody show yet. Today I’m feeling kinda nauseous, somewhat “full” down there, with the mildest back ache ever. Everyone keeps saying “this is it!” But I know that women can hang around feeling like this for weeks so it doesn’t necessarily mean anything.

St

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Mucus plugs can regenerate & none of those look to have blood in them to be a bloody show. When are you due?

St

StephB • Apr 25, 2022
That’s def why you’re losing your plug! Lol At least it seems like you’re making progress!! I understand the impatience though! 🤞🏼

Se

September • Apr 25, 2022
As if this past Thursday I was 3 cm dilated. So I’m definitely on my way to labor. Each week it’s progressed about a cm. Truthfully I’m just getting impatient lol

St

StephB • Apr 25, 2022
Not everyone has a bloody show before labor. If you’re losing your plug I’m guessing you’re dilating some but doesn’t mean anything until active labor actually starts! Just wait for the contractions, water breaking, etc! When is your next checkup? You’re almost there mama! 🙃