The cork has departed. How to recognize it to a pregnant woman?

Experienced mothers (those who know firsthand about pregnancy and childbirth) knowingly declare that by the date of the separation of the cork it can be judged that soon (in the coming days) the delivery will begin. And those women who are waiting for the first-born, absolutely do not know about this and, at times, do not even notice when the cork has left. We suggest that you replenish your knowledge and find out what is the cork in pregnancy.

What is a mucous tube during pregnancy?

With the onset of pregnancy, the body of a woman is reconstructed from the very first days. The main task of the body is not only to create favorable conditions for the normal course of pregnancy and embryo development, but also to take care of fetal safety. Cervical cells produce mucus, which becomes denser with each new day of pregnancy. Over time, mucus will turn into a dense formation, the main task of which is to close the entrance to the cervix and prevent infection and pathogenic microorganisms from getting inside. This is a kind of protection for the fetus.

Given that the entrance to the uterus is tightly closed with a mucous stopper, the baby can not go outside. But Mother Nature has everything interconnected and thought out. Shortly before the birth date, the stopper leaves, and the output for the baby opens.

When does the cork go?

Many women give birth to babies who say that the birth will begin very soon after the cork has left. However, this statement is not entirely true. The fact is that the body of every woman is unique. Some give birth in the first few days after the release of a slimy clot, others wait for a week after the cork has moved away. When to give birth - it becomes for them the most urgent daily question. In a word, it's impossible to mark the exact date of birth. At the same time, the exit of the mucous plug shows that the pregnancy is about to end, and my mother will see her baby.

What does a mucus plug look like?

Women who do not wear it live on the fact that they can miss an important moment and not notice how the cork has left. However, there is no need to worry about this for two reasons. Firstly, delivery will occur in any case only in the due time, regardless of whether the cork came out or not. And, secondly, if the cork comes out, it's hard not to notice it.

What does the cork look like? It is a dense clot of white and yellow mucus, sometimes with a slight admixture of blood. Something like slime like jelly. Do not be afraid if the cork is not white mucous, but transparent and liquid. Also, the mucous clot can come out immediately at one time, or partially flow out. In some women, the plug leaves with the discharge of amniotic fluid.

Usually, if the cork has departed, the woman hears cotton. Most often this occurs immediately after a woman in the morning after a dream got out of bed. Also, everything can happen at night during sleep. Then find out that the output for the baby is open, it will be during the morning toilet or in the footsteps on the sheet or underwear.

The cork has moved away. What to do?

If you notice that the cork has moved away, the first thing a pregnant woman should not do is be nervous. Nervous condition at the end of the third trimester adversely affects both mommy and unborn baby. The process is physiological and absolutely normal. After the release of mucus there should be no bleeding, no drawing pain, no cramping in the abdomen. If you are alerted, and you notice a sharp deterioration in the general condition, you should immediately see a doctor. Especially scary, if the uterine bleeding started.

Also remember that the departure of the cork (if the general condition is satisfactory and nothing disturbs) is not at all an occasion to rush to the hospital. It's too early to collect things. Perhaps, of course, that the birth will begin in the near future. But more often women give birth after a few weeks.

Now you know what the cork is and how to recognize it. Light birth to you!