Childbirth/Cervical Mucus

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Expert: - 4/14/2009


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I identify the end of my fertile period because a "glob" of cervical mucus is discharged. Per the research I have done thus far and by checking the fertility calendar, this would correspond to the end of it. What I can't seem to find an answer about is if I am trying to get pregnant and get the "glob" does it mean I am not pregnant? This may be a silly question but I have just started trying......

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Hi Marcela,

Not a silly question! Because your mucus changes throughout your cycle, it is very easy to speculate that early pregnancy might bring with it certain changes to the mucus. However, there are no typical changes of the cervical mucus right after you become pregnant.  

So getting that "glob" does not indicate that you are not pregnant; it not possible to know from checking the mucus whether you have become pregnant or not.

I wish you the best of luck, and hope that you have a positive pregnancy test soon. :)

Dorothy Haines, LCCE  

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

Organizations
Lamaze International DONA International

Publications
International Doula Magazine

Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.

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