Teen Pregnancy Forum - Mucus Plug, Or Something Else?

I know this is gross you guys, so i'm sorry in advance. This afternoon I got up to use the restroom and when I wiped, I noticed a slimy, almost snot-like discharge. It was sort of light brown in color, maybe even a little pink. Do you think it was the mucus plug, or should I be worried? I shouldn't be having this baby for about 3 or 4 more weeks. How soon does labor start after you lose your mucus plug? I'm sort of concerned. I see the doctor on saturday though... But until then, what do you girls think?

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yellow ribbon

replied on February 2nd, 2006

Especially eHealthy

The mucus plug can be dislodged by practice contractions so dont worry. If it wasnt a whole lot I would but it was just part of it when I lost mine the first time it was this big gob of bloody snot and it felt so wet that at first I thought my water had broken. Most of the time you dont go into labor for another week or two after you loose your plug according to my mommy book

mia7

replied on February 3rd, 2006

Experienced User

One of my cousins lost her plug about 2 weeks before she went into labour

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