TMI is it possible to loose your mucus plug and then not get anymore discharge?

[alaysha]

So I have progressively been loosing my mucus plug for like months now. I know that it can rebuild itself so I haven't really worried about it. However the last couple days I've noticed that I haven't gotten like any discharge. Is that weird?

[cherylsangel]

I also have noticed that my discharge has stopped too. I started losing my mucus plug last thursday and havent had any discharge since then, just mucus when I wipe.  I really hope it means labour is coming because I am so ready to be done with the pregnancy!

[Cassandrajane]

I asked my mum, and she had the same.... it just stopped and her doc said it was okay. Just wait for other labour signs if you already lost your whole plug.


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[alaysha]

A couple of days. I googled it as well and got nada. :(

[Cassandrajane]

Ohhh....
My bad!
How long has it stopped for?....
I typed your question into gooogle and it just comes up with what I had before.. it doesnt say anything... just what I found before.
....

x

[alaysha]

See I know what loosing it means and im not really concerned about that. I just think its weird that all discharge or any sort has just stopped. I thought at the end of pregnancy you are supposed to get more... so confusing.

[Cassandrajane]

This MIGHT help... I'm not toooooo sure.


Mucus Plug
During pregnancy, secretions will accumulate and form a mucus plug at the opening of your cervix. The mucus plug helps to prevent infection from occuring in your uterus and developing baby. The mucus plug will remain at the top of the cervix until just before labor begins.

As labor begins, the cervix will begin to thin out and dilate. As this happens, your body may expel the mucus plug. Many women find a gooey blob on their underpants or toilet tissue after using the restroom. The mucus plug may be stringy mucus or a sticky discharge. The mucus plug may come out all at once or it may come out over a period of time, so you might not realize that you are losing it. Sometimes the mucus has brown, pink or red streaks of blood mixed within it. This is normal and should not be a cause for conern unless there is a significant amount of blood. There is not a set to lose the mucus plug. Some women may lose the plug early in their third trimester, towards the middle of the third trimester or immediately prior to labor starting.

While it is true that labor will begin after your mucus plug has come out, there is no set time for labor to actually begin. Sometimes labor begins within a few hours and sometimes it can take weeks. You can tell your doctor that you think your mucus plug has come out, but there is no reason to pack your bags up and rush to the maternity ward! Sit back, relax and get some rest until other signs of labor begin. However, if your discharge is bright red or is more than a few tablespoons, you should call your caregiver promptly.



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