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Re: For Dee - Mucus Plug
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 17:50:23 -0500 (CDT)
Dee follow Dr. and RN orders from here and call Doc now. If you can't
get in touch go to an ER!
At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Dee wrote:
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>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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