| mucous plug |
A collection of thick mucous in the cervix of the uterus, often released before labor begins.
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Pinkish mucous discharge - which blocks the cervix during pregnancy - that you may see when the cervix starts to open. Also called the 'show' or 'bloody show,' it is generally considered a sign that labor will soon begin.
Ãâó: pregnancytoday.com/reference/library/glossary.htm
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| mucous plug |
Mucous that blocks the cervix during pregnancy and keeps bacteria from entering the uterus.
Ãâó: greatlakes.med.navy.mil/WOGL/preginfo/TermsPreg.ht...
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| mucous plug |
A plug of thick mucous that seals the cervical canal during pregnancy. Its loss can reveal changes in the cervix, indicating that labor may be close.
Ãâó: www.babybag.com/articles/cbterms.htm
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