What does a mucus plug look like?

The role of the mucus plug is to close the cervix. The plug itself protects the cervix from opening and at the same time protects the fetus itself. A mucus plug is not only typical for pregnancy itself. It is also formed during the menstrual cycle. This mucus closes the entrance to the uterus and contains effective antibodies that protect the body from infections. During ovulation, it dissolves and thins, thanks to which the sperm can successfully fertilize the egg.

The mucus plug is a thick gelatinous secretion that has a pulling character. May contain admixture of blood. If it contains a large amount of fresh clear red blood, it is necessary to see a doctor, because fresh blood can indicate separation of the placenta. Vaginal bleeding can also mean a miscarriage. Can the mucus plug be white? Yes, mucus is most often yellow to yellow-white in color. In the case of blood content, it is slightly pinkish. There are also cases when the mucus had a deep yellow to green color. Most often, women notice a mucus plug when wiping on the toilet.

The mucus plug usually leaves 24 hours before the birth, but it can also leave a week before the birth. It is individual. However, the departure of the mucous plug does not necessarily mean the beginning of labor until other symptoms are associated. If you don't feel any contractions the next day and you don't have any other labor symptoms, it is advisable to contact a gynecologist. Especially if you are shortly before the due date of the planned birth. The mucus plug is often released gradually. Some women have a one-time discharge in the form of discharge a few days before childbirth. Interruption of the mucus plug can also cause sexual intercourse. Sometimes it happens that the mucus plug is released only with the amniotic fluid.

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