clear thick,slimy discharge at 37/5 weeks??

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i went to the doctor on wedsneday as i had pain in the lower abdoment and was told my cervix is softened and should go on labour soon.(she said maybe a week)i've been having a lot of white,waterly discharge in the last few days but i understand that it is normal when im 37 weeks pregnant but since yesterday,ive been getting thich slimy discharge as well which is worrying me.it's not a lot either but yesterday was completly clear and slimy when i touched it (like egg yolk)but today,i noticed a discharge that was a lot thicker and non-clear(yellowy) and very sticky.could this be my mucus plug??or a sign that labor is close?

Kat · Accepted Answer

Probably your mucus plug.  You will probably go into labor in the next couple of days.  If you are in doubt just call your doctor, that's what they are there for.
Good Luck

blust · Answer

Thick White Discharge 37 Weeks Pregnant

Anonymous · Answer

Your cervix is thinning out and that is what you are seeing. I started to see the mucus when I was about 30 weeks and didn't have my baby until 40 weeks 3 days. 
When you loose your plug you should have some blood that comes too. I thought that I started my period but I was also in labor too.

Holy Macaroni! · Answer

Most likely you are losing your mucus plug slowly... happens to a lot of women, which is the reason why so many don't realize they ever lost it. It's okay. Even after losing it, it could still be a few weeks before you go into labor. Don't get too anxious yet.. just try to relax (although I definitely know it is difficult).

Rigby R · Answer

It could be your mucous plug.  I have had that on and off for the past few weeks, but I haven't gone into labor yet.  If it has pinkish or reddish colors in it, I'd say labor is close, but the yellow/clear stuff is pretty normal.

Anonymous · Answer

Sounds like its the start of things for you. I would certainly make sure my hospital bag was packed and ready, and have a note of the relevant phone numbers close by from now on!

Keep a change of clothes handy in case your waters break before labour starts.

Best wishes for a happy event in the next few days!

karren · Answer

i have a stringy discharge and very uncomforting abdominal pain. the discharge does not have an odor but does appear to be due to ovulation but my concern is the abdominal pain? is it normal for abdominal pain to occur during ovulation? also i noticed the discharge last night and a couple hours later my feonce and i had sex dont know if that has anything to do with it or not but thought i would throw that in there. help!

Tammy · Answer

Sounds to me like the mucus plug--when mine went-I had my child 2 days later!!  Hope all goes well as I'm sure it will!!!  Good Luck!!Congrats!!!

mama of 4 · Answer

Could be you lost your mucus plug you should be going into labor very soon : )

Anonymous · Answer

It could be your mucas plug but they usually have a pink or blood tinge in it. Just rest as much a possible as you could be doing some hard work real soon! All the best!

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