mucus plug..

[Cyn_henderson]

So I see people post about a mucus plug. I'm a ftm an honestly I have no idea what it is. Can someone explain please?

[Lanny_Licorice]

Oh yea, when I was looking It up, It showed some Images... and that was not a pleasant sight. Lol! But, It's gonna happen to us eventually so might as well prepare for what It looks like! =-P

[acline93]

ewwwwww ******* disgusting! I just google imaged "mucus plug". OMG I need to bark.

[Cyn_henderson]

Lol thank you all. Eww that kind of sounds gross. So is that the reason for the discharge?

[Lanny_Licorice]

Lol, that's funny, didn't know It blocks websites! It's american pregnancy without spaces.

[Lanny_Licorice]

Throughout pregnancy, a mucus plug blocks the opening of the cervix to prevent bacteria from entering the uterus. Before labor, this mucus plug is expelled allowing the baby to pass through the cervix during labor and birth. Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating and that your body is preparing for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens. The mucus plug is usually clear, slightly pink or blood tinged in color. It can be stringy mucus or a sticky discharge.
http://www.*****************.org/labornbirth/mucusplug.html

[stefani2013]

Your body makes a plug ( cork, so you can immagine It) its made of muscus just like snot. It keeps your cervix from catching infections and such and helps protect baby. You can look up immages of them on google If you want a better picture. They can fall out pretty early Sometimes but your body will make new plugs or "fix" any part of one you may have lost some of. But If you loose it too early your body will regenerate it until its time for baby. :)