Discharge at 37 weeks?

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I am 37 weeks 2 days pregnant. Yesterday and today after using the bathroom I noticed the discharge was  (sorry if TMI, lol) long like strands, kind of like snot; whitish, clearish, yellowish. It was pretty thick and long in strands almost. No blood streaks, just goo. I had typical discharge while pregnant with my son, but I don't recall it being like this. So just wanted to know if anyone experienced anything similar. I am assuming it's just typical dilation/effacement. 3 days ago I was examined and was at 3cm, but I know that's really no predictor of when labor will start. I get braxton hicks all the time, which I did with my first pregnancy as well and my son was born at exactly 39 weeks according to his ultrasound EDD, with this baby I am due Dec. 9th, but dec 3rd according to ultrasound at 20 weeks. 

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Josh · Accepted Answer

What your describing is your mucous plug. I've already lost most of mine also and I am 38 weeks pregnant. You can lose this with labor being anywhere from 2 weeks away to hours away. It's no definite sign of impending labor. The "bloody show" is what your thinking of that has blood in it. This is usually what's left of your mucous plug along with a blood tinge.

? · Answer

Totally normal. I had it with all 4 of mine. You are full term now so  baby could be here any day. Congratz and hope you have an easy labor!

Invisible Pink RN · Answer

That's your mucus plug - no biggie

Discharge at 37 weeks?

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