The mucus plug starts forming around week 7 of pregnancy, and it helps stop bacteria and other sources of infection from ...

What does the mucus plug look like? You might be expecting something solid, like a cork, but you are more likely to see stringy, gel-like bits. It might be clear, off-white, or a little bloody ...

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, it ...

Bloody show and losing your mucus plug are slightly different, but closely related. Mucus plug discharge is a collection of mucus. It looks jelly-like and stringy.

Losing your mucus plug signals that labor may be approaching. Here’s what you need to know about the projected timeline.

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