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Re: For Dee - Mucus Plug

From: Crissy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:22:34 -0500 (CDT)


At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>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:
>>
>>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:
>>>
>>>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
>>>Just Curious, but how do you exactly check your own cervix?? I'm 36wks pregnant & miserable! Last week at the doctor, I was only 1cm (if that)..the past few days I've had alot of pressure & contractions (I think?).. just don't want to run to the ER & constantly call my doctor w/ questions.
>>>At Sun, 31 Aug 2003, Dee wrote:
>>>>
>>>>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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