During pregnancy its pretty common to have an increase in discharge which could be what you are experiencing. A mucus plug is not stringy-- it's more like a plug-- it's got the texture of thick jello, yellowish to brownish in color (any brown spotting is old blood) and you may see some bright red blood as well. Some women never see theirs and others will notice chunks of the plug by the time they are well into their 30-something weeks. It is a precursor to labor, however, this doesn't mean labor is imminent-- it could be 3 or 4 weeks away from the time you notice it.
For someone who has had a lot of "scares" during your pregnancy, it is best that you do the least amount of lifting and strenuous activity, and always remain hydrated. If you experience any bleeding, notice a significant decrease in movement of the baby, or have contractions that do not go away on their own after a few minutes-- please call your doctor immediately. Remember that if you are walking during a BH contraction, sit down and vice versa to stop the "contractions"--this is one of the things that distinguishes true labor from false labor.
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Hi Anon,
How far along are you now?
During pregnancy its pretty common to have an increase in discharge which could be what you are experiencing. A mucus plug is not stringy-- it's more like a plug-- it's got the texture of thick jello, yellowish to brownish in color (any brown spotting is old blood) and you may see some bright red blood as well. Some women never see theirs and others will notice chunks of the plug by the time they are well into their 30-something weeks. It is a precursor to labor, however, this doesn't mean labor is imminent-- it could be 3 or 4 weeks away from the time you notice it.
For someone who has had a lot of "scares" during your pregnancy, it is best that you do the least amount of lifting and strenuous activity, and always remain hydrated. If you experience any bleeding, notice a significant decrease in movement of the baby, or have contractions that do not go away on their own after a few minutes-- please call your doctor immediately. Remember that if you are walking during a BH contraction, sit down and vice versa to stop the "contractions"--this is one of the things that distinguishes true labor from false labor.
Best Wishes,
Rosa
February 10, 2012 - 6:49amThis Comment
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