Mucus plug

MUCUS PLUG – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Mucus plug
Mucus plug

Once you get pregnant, the cervix begins to secret mucus

Cervix is the opening of your uterus or womb

With time it accumulates and seals the cervical opening

It becomes a thick mucus plug

This becomes a form of protection for the baby in utero

It also moisten the cervix

It prevents infection or anything from getting into contact with your baby

Getting to the end of pregnancy it is gradually dislodged so labor can set in

It may take days or few weeks. It can be dislodged gradually. Every one is different

It can be jelly like, thick and sometimes stained with blood

It may still take a few days or Weeks before it’s completely dislodged and for labor to set in.

But your hospital bag should be ready!

It’s perfectly normal except in cases where your due date is not close.

Speak to your doctor about it

Once you begin losing your mucus plug, strict personal hygiene is key. Don’t insert any thing including your fingers into your cervix.

It’s a good sign.. Be ready for birth

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