Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD A mucus plug protects the cervix from bacteria during pregnancy.Losing a mucus plug can ...

Your body knows how to keep your baby safe during pregnancy, starting with the mucus plug. Learn what the mucus plug is, what it does, and when you'll lose it. Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, ...

The mucus plug is a protective layer made up of sticky mucus that seals the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The cervical canal produces this plug to protect your womb and unborn baby from bacteria ...

A mucus plug is a formation of mucus in the cervical canal meant to protect the cervix from bacteria and infection. As labor approaches, you will lose your mucus plug. This may happen several hours or ...

Losing the mucus plug can trick you into thinking that your labour is about to begin, but it is not always the case. You may lose the plug days or even weeks before your labour starts. This blog ...