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Q: Slight Brownish Discharge Found...
asked by: newmommy07 on December 27th, 2007
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Yesterday I had an internal exam to see how far I have dialated and to see how much of my cervix had thinned. Today I've noticed a little bit of brownish colored discharge off and on today. Is this normal or should I call my Dr.? I'm cramping quite a bit today as well but I have been off and on for the last few weeks. I'm almost 40 weeks now, due date is dec. 31st. Just wondering if this is from my exam or maybe a sign of mucus plug?
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mominashoe
replied on December 27th, 2007
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Could be both. Your body produces extra lubrication when there is a check, just as you make saliva in your mouth when you put something in your mouth. They could have bumped something and caused this to happen or started the decomposition and discharge of the mucous plug.

The mucous plug discharge should be a little thicker than the regular discharge....and is usually yellowish to white, but if you are losing it gradually, the discharge will vary in consistency. If you start to experience actual bleeding, then it would be time to call your doctor.

I do not believe that you have anything to worry about here.
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newmommy07
replied on December 28th, 2007
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mominashoe wrote:
Could be both. Your body produces extra lubrication when there is a check, just as you make saliva in your mouth when you put something in your mouth. They could have bumped something and caused this to happen or started the decomposition and discharge of the mucous plug.

The mucous plug discharge should be a little thicker than the regular discharge....and is usually yellowish to white, but if you are losing it gradually, the discharge will vary in consistency. If you start to experience actual bleeding, then it would be time to call your doctor.

I do not believe that you have anything to worry about here.



Thankyou, I was worried about it. Smile
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