How much mucous plug is there?

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

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.

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.

If you lose your mucous plug in a heavy show and are dilated to one but are not having contractions then what does that mean?

It is definitely possible to have some uterine activity and not feel or notice it at all. Your mucus plug regenerates until you give birth. It just sounds like your body may be preparing for labor and delivery but there is no tell-tale sign when you'll deliver such as how much you are dilated or how much of your plug you are losing.

Is it safe to have intercourse after you have lost your mucous plug?

i would have to say maybe and maybe not cause when you loose the mucus plug you are open to infection that is your cervix is begining to dialte so be cautious

What are the signs of a mucous plug forming?

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.

If you are 36 weeks and 3 cm dilated and lost your mucus plug how much longer do you have?

It could be hours, days or weeks. In my case, I was 36 weeks 6 days, lost the mucous plug and had the baby 5 hours later. But, from what I've read, there is no firm correlation between how dilated you are or losing the plug and the length of time you have left.

What does it mean if you lose part of your mucous plug and feel slight cramping?

You may be going in to labor. Please call your OB NOW!

What is a mucas plug?

My mucus (or mucous) plug I expected to be a sort of clump but it wasn't. it was brownish blood and only a very small amount. I lost it while in hospital and the midwife informed me that this was my mucous plug (the show).I looks like someone blew their nose in your underwear after a bloody noseAnswer:A mucous plug is a thick seal of mucous covering the bottom of the cervix in a pregnant woman. The plug helps prevent bacteria from entering the uterus and creating an infection harmful to the developing fetus.Most women lose the mucous plug at or near the end of their pregnancy when the cervix begins to dilate in preparation for delivery. Because some women may begin dilating weeks before going into active labor, losing the plug does not necessarily mean birth is imminent.The mucous plug may be yellowish, brown or pink in appearance. Pink and brown indicates the presence of blood, and is nothing to be concerned about unless you're fewer than 36 weeks pregnant. In this case, call your doctor immediately, especially if you experience spotting or bleeding, which may indicate a condition called "placenta previa" (meaning the placenta has attached too low in the uterus) or "placental abruption" (meaning the placenta has detached from the uterus). Either complication could result in a medical emergency.Call your doctor immediately anytime you experience bleeding during pregnancy.

Can you do anything to help lose your mucus plug?

if your looking to lose your mucus plug to start labour, this may not happen as you can lose your mucus plug as little as 26 weeks and not go into labour. i would highly not advise you to purposely lose your mucus plug as it is what prevents bacteria getting to the baby!!!!!!!! let it happen naturaly its much safer for your baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1