If you are expecting, chances are you’ve heard a thing or two about your mucus plug. For some reason, childbirth classes and education for new and expectant parents seems to focus a lot on the mucus ...

A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy. Losing a mucus plug can indicate the start of labor. Contact your doctor if you lose your mucus plug before 37 weeks. A mucus plug ...

Some changes in your body during pregnancy are not obvious, as they quietly happen in the background. They may show up just at the right time. Your body forms a mucus plug to protect your baby.