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334090 tn?1203804738

mucus plug....

i know its gross but were grown ups here lol
i was just wondering, im just 34 weeks.. due on feb 18th..will i 'know' when i lose my mucus pluc if it happens before i go into labor which i know can happen? the reason i ask is because i read that once you lose it your open to all sorts of bacteria and infections that can harm the baby even cause death. so will i know when i do? or will i really have to keep an eye out for it...
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187316 tn?1386356682
Like the last poster said losing your plug won't cause infection since people can start losing it weeks before they even go into labor. You'll know when you loose your plug its like a hugh glob with some blood in it. Even if it comes out in pieces the pieces are pretty big as well. It definantly doesn't look like regular discharge. I remember wondering the same thing when I was pregnant and then when I actually saw it it was so gross there was just no mistaking what it was.
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355049 tn?1272256388
You may not even know that you have lost your plug. Labor could still be days to 4weeks away.... All it really means is that your cervix is begining to open. Some women dont lose their plug until there in full labor.... It doesnt ness. mean you will get infection. keep your self clean and dont worry about it. Its comp. natural for a woman to lose her plug way before and labor and baby is safe inside as long as your not leaking waters you good!!!!
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