40 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Started to lose mucus plug. Any idea when I could go into labor?
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at
9:04 pm
Ok so i’m now 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Last night I noticed a sticky clear glob after using the restroom. I am assuming it is the mucus plug since I have never seen it before. Does this mean I could possibly go into labor sometime in the next few days?? I am very uncomfortable and hope my baby arrives soon. How long did it take for some of you to go into labor after you lost your mucus plug?
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i lost my mucus plug around 35 weeks, and i was induced at 38 weeks. but i think i was losing mine over a period of time. most likely this would be the end for you. im pretty sure you should have the baby any time now. just keep and eye out for any stretching feeling going on down there, mild contractions. and all lower aching. alot of woman get all this around 36-37 weeks and have a few weeks to get prepared, im pretty sure you will have your baby fast, and it will hit your body all of a sudden, so make sure you take nothing but rest from now on, so you can keep and eye out on your body and the slightest change, then most likely thats it.
it can range from a couple of hrs to a couple of weeks but given you are 3 days overdue i would say that it will be hours or a couple of days max!! good luck, im so jealous i still have 5wks to go!
you just keep waiting everyone is different i do know that ur baby isnt too far away!! goodluck!!!
What does the mucous plug look like?
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”.
When do you lose your mucous plug?
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.
Should I call my doctor if I lose my mucous plug?
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.
Based on my own experience any time. I would start walking to make to process go faster.
if this is your first baby it will take a while but you will go in soon if you see the mucus plug it should be light pink in color
any time now.. my water broke before i lost my plug but as soon as it happend my contractions came
Good luck xxxx