Losing a mucus plug can be a positive thing because it signifies that your pregnancy is progressing. You’ll likely lose your mucus plug during or after the 37th week of pregnancy.

Most women during pregnancy develop a mucus plug in the cervical canal. Learn signs of labor, what a show is, what a mucus plug is, and what it might mean if you lose it.

Medically reviewed by Kiarra King, M.D. When you are pregnant, your body produces a thick mucus to block (or plug) the cervix ...

The mucus plug is usually thick, like jelly, and sticky. Vaginal discharge is usually thinner and more slippery than sticky.

Generally speaking, losing your mucus plug is a regular part of pregnancy and, in most instances, you won’t need to take any action – though, if you do notice that you lose your mucus plug, ...

If you're preparing for the arrival of a new baby you might have lots of unanswered questions to consider, such as what is a mucus plug and what is a bloody show? And if you think you might have lost ...

Labor Signs: Signs of Labor (Cervical Effacement) During Pregnancy. Know more about the difference between true and false labor, and when to call your health care provider.

You may be losing your mucus plug if you’re further along in your pregnancy, (anywhere from 36 to 40 weeks) and notice an increase in discharge that’s brownish, pink, or even slightly green ...

Karen Wilmot aka 'The Virtual Midwife' is a midwife, prenatal yoga teacher and founder of The Due Date Club, a private online community for pregnant women. In this series she shares what she calls the ...