{"id":25300,"date":"2018-06-01T05:25:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T03:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suavinex.com\/livingsuavinex\/?p=25300"},"modified":"2018-06-18T23:34:55","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T21:34:55","slug":"the-mucus-plug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suavinex.com\/livingsuavinex\/the-mucus-plug\/","title":{"rendered":"The mucus plug: what it is and what you should know if you\u2019re pregnant"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we get pregnant, we start to learn all sorts of terminology that we\u2019ve never heard of before. Words that we learn when we\u2019re immersed in the wonderful world of motherhood<\/strong> that will stay with us forever. Today we want to talk about the mucus plug<\/strong>, a barrier that protects our baby<\/strong> and guarantees their well-being throughout the pregnancy.<\/p>\n

The mucus plug<\/strong> is formed by secretions produced by the cervix from the first few weeks of pregnancy. It forms a barrier that\u2019s capable of isolating the uterus and preventing bacteria from entering.<\/p>\n

In the final stages of pregnancy<\/strong>, you may start to lose the mucus plug as the cervix begins to thin and dilate slightly. It may come out gradually in the form of a thick fluid. In fact, you may not even realise, as it can happen when you go to the toilet.<\/p>\n

The discharge may be yellowish, although it can also look bloody or like a clot, which is why it\u2019s sometimes called the bloody show. But don\u2019t worry! This doesn\u2019t mean your baby\u2019s going to be born immediately; several days may pass before you go into labour<\/strong>. In fact, the mucus plug can be regenerated, which helps keep the baby protected.<\/p>\n

When you should go to the doctor<\/h2>\n