I understand they are different. They can come out at different times. I lost my mucus plug (thick snot blub), 4 weeks before my bloody show (a lot of bright red blood after sweep, confirmed by dr). Or they can come together. Or you might not notice either (bloody show usually closer to labour.... Although I'm still waiting for the labour part!)
Re: Bloody show vs mucus Plug
Married 03/18/10
DS #2 Born 05/19/11
DS #3 Due 07/26/15
They can come out at different times. I lost my mucus plug (thick snot blub), 4 weeks before my bloody show (a lot of bright red blood after sweep, confirmed by dr). Or they can come together. Or you might not notice either (bloody show usually closer to labour.... Although I'm still waiting for the labour part!)