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Re: Was that my mucus plug ????
From: Dee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 12:27:48 -0500 (CDT)
The 21 week delivery we had induced by the hospital. My son had a
Neural tube Defect, (Anencephaly).
At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>1st off, I would call whoever is on call for OB and let them know what
>is up, if they think you need to be checked at ER or L&D then do so.
>What happened with the 21 week delivery? was there preterm labor or
>premature rupture of membranes? Also, I would leave the cervical exams
>to your OB provider at this point in the game, esp if there is a risk of
>something preterm. Let us know what happens
>
>At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Dee wrote:
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>>I just left the bathroom, (sorry TMI). I noticed when I wiped that
>>there was a thick jelly like mucus. There was a significant amount of
>>it. It wasn't blood tinged but more of a yellow/white cloud like. Does
>>that make sense? I'm concerned because I'm only 17.5 weeks and juust
>>went through delivering my son at 21 weeks this past January 2003, (it
>>was an induction for medical reasons). Should I be watching for
>>symptoms of preterm labor? Also if it makes any difference. I've been
>>having some left side pains around my ovary and lower back ach for the
>>last couple days. I freaked when I saw the mucus so I checked my
>>cervix, (after washing hands). I could get a finger tip in. I'm not
>>sure if this is normal as I've delivered 3 babies before.
>>
>>Please Help. My Drs office is closed till Tuesday.
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