During pregnancy the cervix secrets mucus. This mucus comes together to form a plug in the cervix . It is also called ‘ Operculum’
Its function is to prevent anything from entering the uterus through the cervix. It’s protective
The only time it is disloged is when the woman is in labor. The opening of the cervix due to cervical ripening or dilation causes it to dislodge and that’s what we see as the mucus that comes out just before birth.
If your mucus plug dislodges before you are term , visit the hospital for further check up.
Also know that after your mucus plug dislodges, it can still take several hours or days for labor to set in.
When you see it dislodged don’t panic, it’s a sign that you will meet your baby soon
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