Departure of the cork during pregnancy, its properties, signs of separation

Perhaps, every woman who has become pregnant for the first time sooner or later will ask questions about what a mucous plug is, how and when she departs, what signs of her withdrawal and in general, how it looks?

Let's start with the fact that the process of birth, as well as their harbingers, every woman is able to feel. Therefore, do not panic and think that moving away from the cork during pregnancy means what you are giving birth right now, before you get to the hospital. After all, the feeling of giving birth does not mean that they will happen even in the next couple of hours.

What does the birth foretell?

The most basic sign of the beginning of this process are the following:

• Departure of the cork during pregnancy;
• The passage of amniotic fluid ;
• Frequent and painful contractions

The moment when the cork goes away in pregnant women is considered the most important sign of childbirth. Her departure at the same time can be bloody and happen in a couple of hours, and for a couple of days, and in some cases even a couple of weeks before the birth. And if you have a departure from the cork during pregnancy, do not rush to run to the polyclinic. It's enough just to visit a doctor who will determine with accuracy if your birth began.

Mucous plug - properties

The main function of the plug is to protect the uterine cavity, where the child is, from infections and germs. It is produced during pregnancy in the cervix. Closer to the date of birth, the mucous plug becomes less viscous, which contributes to its better separation from the cervix. This is the signal of the onset of labor, and the birth canal is also opened. But still, it should be noted that this does not mean the beginning of the birth itself. In this case, it is necessary to appear to the treating doctor.

How does the slimy plug look?

First of all, it has a fairly viscous composition and can even go away in the form of a bloody lump of mucus. Also, it can be colorless, yellowish or even pinkish. It all depends on how the uterus has unfolded and if the capillaries have ruptured at the same time. That is why its coloring in individual cases is different. There are times when a woman can find in a lump of mucus small blood veins or a brownish hue, which is then accompanied by a small amount of scarlet discharge. Quite often, it is precisely these secretions that accompany the passage of the plug during pregnancy. But in case they become abundant it is necessary to consult the doctor, as this may be a sign of detachment of the placenta.

How does the cork go before giving birth?

Symptoms that indicate the departure of the cork are quite similar to those that are harbingers of the genera themselves. Among them are the following:

• Stress of the abdomen;
• Uterine contractions, which, at first, are accompanied by weak pain;
• Pain in the lower abdomen, which have a noel character (most often they are very similar to premenstrual).

What to do after the passage of the mucous plug?

During the above described manifestations, you should visit a doctor. However, there are certain precautions that need to be remembered. After the departure of the cork during pregnancy means that the cervix loses its natural protection against the external environment. During this period, you should stop taking baths, swimming in the pool and other procedures that can contribute to the entry of microbes.

The most important thing that I would like to say to future mothers is that the painless removal of the plug does not mean the onset of labor. After that, after that, a few days or weeks can pass, during which you should very carefully monitor your personal hygiene. And the most important sign of the onset of labor is regular contractions with increasing painful sensations. And if you feel frequent uterine contractions, then the process of birth has its beginning.