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With my second daughter it is how I knew I was pregnant... I had a HUGE glob of mucus that fit in my whole hand! (I know that is a lot of info...), but it was much more subtle with my other two pregnancies.
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What exactly is the mucus plug and what does it look like or how can you tell if you have just lost yours?
The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby.Some women describe the mucous plug as looking more like the mucous in your nose. It may look like a thick glob of stringy mucous, thicker than what you would see with normal vaginal secretions. If you are close to going into labor you may see pink, brown, or red blood around the edges of the mucous plug. This is called the "bloody show".Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor.However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, notify your doctor right away.As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. Losing your mucous plug is a good sign that labor is on its way. Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts. Many women do not lose their mucous plug at one time; instead, they lose it more gradually. They may notice an increase in vaginal secretions weeks before they go into labor.If you are full term and have lost your mucous plug, there is usually no need to call your doctor. You may lose your mucous plug weeks before labor starts. If you notice regular, timeable contractions after losing your mucous plug, follow your doctor's protocol for proceeding to Labor and Delivery. If you have a history of preterm labor and you suspect you have lost your mucous plug, call your doctor right away. If you notice blood tinged mucous and are earlier than thirty-six weeks call your doctor immediately. Moreover, you should also call your doctor if you have sudden bright red bleeding. Bleeding can be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.
How many centimeters do you have to be dilated before the mucous plug falls out?
the mucous plug can fall out any where after the woman is dilated 2cm it also may never come out and the doctors will have to break the water them-selves.
What does it mean to be efaced during pregnancy?
I believe this is when the mucous plug in the cervix is lossened
What are the two main parts of forming signs in American sign language?
The two main parts of forming signs in American Sign Language are the handshape and the movement. The handshape refers to the specific configuration of the fingers and hand used to represent a word, while the movement refers to how the hands move to convey meaning.
Is it possible for your mucous plug to look like a small circle of poop?
no. a mucus plug will have blood in it. Yes it can. Sometimes it is very little and sometimes it is a great big sticky mess A mucous plug does not always come out at once. A lot of times it comes out a little at a time over a period of time. It can have blood in it or look like mucous from your nose. The closer you are to going into labor the more likely it is to have blood in it.
Difficulty in breathing wheezing and swelling of the mucous membranes lining the bronchi are signs of?
bronchial asthma
What are good signs that you will go into labor in a week?
It is very hard to predict exactly when you will go into labor, but a few signs that labor is coming soon are: * Loss of your mucous plug * The baby drops * Braxton hicks contractions become stronger and more frequent
Signs and symptoms of blood and blood forming organs?
inflammation
What are signs of a chemical reaction?
Some signs could be: *solids forming *bubbles *color change *temp. change
Should you immediately talk to your doctor after you lose your mucus plug?
Yes! Immediately! Losing your mucous plug means that your water is about to break and you are about to go into labor.
Is skin tenting and dry mucous membranes associated with diabetes?
no. But both of these things are signs of severe and dangerous dehydration.
What are the two main parts of forming signs It's for ASL?
The two main parts of forming signs in American Sign Language (ASL) are handshape and movement. Handshape refers to the specific configuration of the hand and fingers, while movement refers to how the hands move and interact to convey meaning. Both handshape and movement are integral in creating signs in ASL.
