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Hi my name is Jamie im not really sure if you can help me with this...but its worth giving it a shot right? ok well im now in my 30th week of my pregnancy and last night i got up to go to the bathroom and when i wiped i i had this clear yellowish greenish slimy stuff on my toilet paper....(as i always look when i wipe !!!!!) i think i might have lost my mucus plug there was alot of it and i know the difference between discharge and that because my whole pregnancy ive had alot of discharge. i called my labor department and the women said i should be fine...But that doesnt really give me closure...does this mean i might go into labor soon or could you give me a round about idea what you think....Do you think ill make it to 40 weeks!!!! sorryto bother you if you cant help...But just trying to get soe closure and know my baby is ok!!!! signed Jamie ty
Jamie,
It's normal to have a variety of different discharge during pregnancy. It is also possible that some of it could have been your mucus plug. However, this does not mean you'll be going into labor anytime soon. The mucus plug can regenerate during pregnancy. It's not likely that you lost all of it. In any case, at this point it will just regenerate.
Fore more information on the mucus plug during pregnancy, check this article: http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/loss-of-mucus-plug.html
Unless you are experiencing pain, fever, bleeding, or contractions with the discharge, then it truly should be nothing to worry about.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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