Not to be gross (sorry ladies)

Aycul18 · August 2013

I really hate to ask, but hoping someone can shed some light. So, I really haven't had that much "discharge" or anything up until the point (like very minimal to none at all), but today I'm noticing a white very milky mucus-like looking discharge. I'm about 20 1/2 weeks along. Anyone else have this? Should I be concerned and call the doc?

northport6 · August 2013

Unless it smells weird, it's fine.

https://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-symptoms/articles/discharge-during-pregnancy.aspx

HerbanMom · August 2013

Sounds normal... you think this is bad, lets just hope you don't witness the loss of your mucus plug!

shortms6 · August 2013

Sounds normal to me. Discharge (either on and off or consistent) is common throughout pregnancy.

Aycul18 · August 2013

Thanks ladies :-) Just thought it was a little odd, because it hasn't been consistent through-out, or when they said it would start for that matter.

TheSloppySwish · August 2013

Normal. It helps protect the vag from infection and intruders.

MamaGrillo · August 2013

It's supposed to be increasing right about now.... generally speaking.

Ark2013 · August 2013

HerbanMom said:
Sounds normal... you think this is bad, lets just hope you don't witness the loss of your mucus plug!

Ugh. The mucus plug is pretty gross. I was in labor with my first and my water broke. I was standing in the bathroom cleaning up when it just came out and slid down my leg. I'm glad I didn't have to see it with my other children.

OP: sounds normal to me as long as there is no smell. I would just be grateful to not have had it until now. I've had it since my bfp.

lilypienmessimy · August 2013

HerbanMom said:
Sounds normal... you think this is bad, lets just hope you don't witness the loss of your mucus plug!

What? X_X I feel like I have a lot to learn yet.

cherylnicole · August 2013

Ark2013 said:

Sounds normal... you think this is bad, lets just hope you don't witness the loss of your mucus plug!
Ugh. The mucus plug is pretty gross.

YES. It's pretty nasty. I remember when I was pregnant with DS, I went to the bathroom, wiped and when I looked at the t.p. I swear it looked like a slug. I seriously was like, WTF. haha

But yea, OP, sounds normal.

ETA

bishesbcrazy · August 2013

MBMO2 said:

Sounds normal... you think this is bad, lets just hope you don't witness the loss of your mucus plug!
What? X_X I feel like I have a lot to learn yet.

I'm so glad I didn't see mine, well at least not in its intact form. My membrane was stripped and I just had a little bleeding about 8 hours before I went to the hospital.