Where Does the Mucus Plug Come out from?

As your body prepares for labor, your cervix begins to soften, thin, and open. This causes the mucus plug to dislodge from your cervix. The mucus is pushed out into your vagina.

What does it look like when your mucus plug starts to come out?

Many women experience vaginal discharge throughout pregnancy, so it can be difficult to determine when the mucus plug has been released from the cervix. However, a mucus plug can appear stringy or thick and jelly-like, unlike typical vaginal discharge. The mucus plug may also be clear, pink, or slightly bloody.

How long after losing your mucus plug Do you go into labor?

The mucus plug accumulates at the cervix during pregnancy. When the cervix begins to open wider, the mucus is discharged into the vagina. It may be clear, pink, or slightly bloody. This is also known as “show” or “bloody show.” Labor may begin soon after the mucus plug is discharged or one to two weeks later.