When delivery is close, the mucus plug will dislodge. Thicker and stickier discharge is also to be expected as labor approaches. Unlike cervical mucus that occurs throughout your cycle, ...

the cervix begins forming a mucus plug, which acts as a protective barrier to shield the uterus from bacteria. This process starts early in pregnancy, leading to an increase in cervical mucus ...

Some preggos lose their mucus plug because of a cervical exam or during sex, especially if you're 37 weeks and beyond. It doesn't mean that you should avoid these activities (again, unless your doctor ...

Mucus plug discharge is a collection of mucus ... It’s normal to have some spotting or light bleeding if you have a cervical exam after 37 weeks of pregnancy. During this exam, your doctor ...

The cervical mucus plug formed in the cervix during pregnancy is believed to protect against bacterial infections, but exactly how it functions remains unknown. Over the coming years, researcher ...

George Birchenough has received ERC Consolidator Grant for his research on the cervical mucus plug. It is the second WCMTM project to receive the prestigious funding this year, and both having focus ...

Bloody show describes a type of cervical mucus that happens near the end of pregnancy, just ahead of labor. Bloody show occurs when the mucus plug over the cervix releases during dilation, leading to ...

The mucus plug is a protective layer made up of sticky mucus that seals the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The cervical canal produces this plug to protect your womb and unborn baby from ...