A plug of mucus that blocks the cervical canal during pregnancy to prevent entrance of germs into the uterus; the plug is loosened and passed during labor, frequently when the cervix starts to thin out and open at the beginning of labor; this usually pink-tinged or bloody mucus discharge is called the "show"
A “plug” of mucus that blocks the cervical canal during pregnancy. The plug is loosened and passed prior to labor or during labor, when the cervix starts to thin out and dilate.
A plug of mucus that fills the cervical canal during pregnancy. Discharge of the plug is usually followed by rupture of the membranes and progressive labour.
A collection of thick mucus that blocks the cervical canal during pregnancy. Also called operculum.
A plug of mucus that blocks the cervix during pregnancy. Often released with the onset of labour.
A jellylike plug that seals off the cervix and is expelled before delivery
A collection of mucus, often tinged with blood, that blocks the cervix during pregnancy; known as the "bloody show" when discharged prior to labor. The texture and amount of mucus discharged varies greatly from woman to woman.
A collection of mucus in the cervix which seals off the uterus from bacteria.
A plug of heavy mucus which blocks the cervical os during pregnancy.
during pregnancy, a thick plug of mucus fills the cervical opening. This plug is here to keep bacteria out of the uterus. As the cervix thins and opens, this plug may fall out. When it falls out, you may notice stringy mucus or a thick discharge that is brown, pink, or reddish. Labor usually begins within 72 hours of this “show.
The mass of thick, sticky mucus membranes that accumulates in the cervix during pregnancy.