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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Is It Normal To Have Discharge Two Days After Losing Mucus Plug?

I LOST MY MUCUS PUG/BLOODY SHOW TWO DAYS AGO BUT IM STILL LOSING MUCUS AND IM 38 WEEKS BUT THE CONTACTIONS ARNT COMING TOGETHER BUT I WAS A TWO AFTER I LOST THE PUG BUT IS THIS NORMAL AND I HAVE TRYED WALKING TO GET THE CONTACTIONS TO COME TOGETHER BUT THEY STOP WHEN IM WALKING BUT IF I SIT DOWN CRISSCROSS THEY COME AND GET CLOSER BUT AS SOON AS I MOVE THEY ARE GONE WHAT CAN I DO AND IS IT NORMAL TO STILL HAVE DISCHARGE? THIS IS MY 2 KID
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Hi,
I have read your query carefully . I understand your concern.
As pregnancy arrives near term ( 38-39 weeks), the vaginal discharge increases , this is because, baby starts descending down in pelvis & causes a stretch on lower segment of uterus-This process may not accompany regular labor pain.
Walking helps this decent. But when you sit on le cross position, the outlet of pelvic cavity is stretched out to allow the head still down, pressing on the outlet- that's why the pain.
You are still 2-3 weeks away from expected date of delivery. The remaining days will be utilized for decent of fetal head up to the mouth of uterus.
Labor pains are caused by
- pressure of fetal head on uterine mouth ,trying to push it open.
-This along with hormone secretions from maternal brain start uterine contraction.
If the discharge is mucus like & thick but not watery, please don't be scared. Till you get the pains you should-
- maintain genital hygiene, continue with routine life activities.
- Watch fetal movements - keep a count ,to note increase /decrease in movements./ have fetal heart sounds measured every 4 days.
- Visit your doctor weekly/ earlier, to assess the progress/ normality of baby & your own health.
wish you all the best. take care.
Thanks.
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Is It Normal To Have Discharge Two Days After Losing Mucus Plug?

Hi, I have read your query carefully . I understand your concern. As pregnancy arrives near term ( 38-39 weeks), the vaginal discharge increases , this is because, baby starts descending down in pelvis & causes a stretch on lower segment of uterus-This process may not accompany regular labor pain. Walking helps this decent. But when you sit on le cross position, the outlet of pelvic cavity is stretched out to allow the head still down, pressing on the outlet- that s why the pain. You are still 2-3 weeks away from expected date of delivery. The remaining days will be utilized for decent of fetal head up to the mouth of uterus. Labor pains are caused by - pressure of fetal head on uterine mouth ,trying to push it open. -This along with hormone secretions from maternal brain start uterine contraction. If the discharge is mucus like & thick but not watery, please don t be scared. Till you get the pains you should- - maintain genital hygiene, continue with routine life activities. - Watch fetal movements - keep a count ,to note increase /decrease in movements./ have fetal heart sounds measured every 4 days. - Visit your doctor weekly/ earlier, to assess the progress/ normality of baby & your own health. wish you all the best. take care. Thanks.