Hey Alice. This is a long over due message but I just want to thank you. I watched your free youtube birth classes last March 2021 and binged watched all your old videos. I was so scared of giving birth but watching them made me feel ready for giving birth. I just followed all your techniques and it made me feel more calm and prepared during labor. I did give birth naturally. 💖 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You don’t know how thankful I am. 🙏🏼 I feel like I had a personal doula just by watching you. I wish you more success and God bless you more as you are a blessing to many. ❤️
WOW Sam Saint Maria!! I am so honored to have been a part of your journey and to have played the role of the "doula" for you. Thank you for your kind words. Hearing this makes a huge difference in my work. Sometimes putting videos out every week can be difficult when I can't see the people who will benefit, but messages like yours keeps me going.
@@birthtoolbox I’ve watched a lot of doulas and birth tips/classes videos but I stuck on you and never looked for any other until I gave birth. You’re such a delight to watch. There’s something about you that makes someone else feel safe, calm and taken care of. I also feel like I’m just talking to a friend. You are also very informative and I like how you discuss topics per video. I hope you continue doing what you do, I know one day more people will discover you as well. 💖 Will pray for that! Will also do what I can to share you to the people that I know. 💖 PS. The next time I get pregnant I will definitely go back to you. Lots of love 😘
YES, that is exactly what I am trying to get across in my videos. I want viewers to feel like I am speaking to them. I love helping people. It brings me so much joy, even if I don't actually see who is on the other side of the video. I feel confident that if I keep up this work that the channel will grow and I thank you for your help in sharing.
Wow, thank you! If you have the chance to share it with a bump group or on social media I would so appreciate it. No pressure of course. Thank you for leaving this comment. You made my night.❤️Alice
Thank you! First pregnancy, 31 weeks pregnant this coming Saturday, & with mo/di twin girls! 🥴 I had a dream that my girls were born and I have been freaking out nesting, but no clue as to what to look as for labor and all of that stuff. 😅
I lost my mucus plug at 35 weeks with spots of blood but there wasn't any concerns. Not just kept telling myself I know that my baby is not going to stay the full term. Here I am 36 weeks and my cervix has already begun to soften which is the beginning stages of labor. I'm just been praying that she hold out at least
Maybe dumb question but I’ve been having vaginal discharge since pretty much the beginning of pregnancy, and it’s sometimes quite heavy. How do I tell the difference between that and the mucus plug?
Not a dumb question! An increase in discharge is common in pregnancy. The mucus plug is going to be a thicker consistency than discharge. And the truth is that you don’t really have to know if you lose your mucus plug or not. It might be nice to know, but if you didn’t see it that won’t impact your healthcare or your labor. Does that make sense?
Yess I feel like I been losing it through my 2nd & 3rd trimester occasionally because it’s not just a thin slimey discharge it has been thick & yellow snot like discharge but in small particles at a time. I told my OB & she just brushed it off like yea that’s just a little discharge it’s normal. But I know the difference between regular discharge & what a mucus plug looks like because this is not my 1st pregnancy. & now here I am at 37 weeks scratching my head thinking if it’s the “discharge” my doctor claims it is to be or it’s for sure the mucus plug because it’s the same results but this time it’s coming out a bit stretchier & still thick & yellow snot like, but No blood, no red or brown tone.
With first child my labour started with sweet tension in lower abdomen and then it became regular ( no waters broke, no mucus plug fell before active labour). I went to hospital and my cervix was 4cm dilated, I delivered after 5 hours ""hands off " with fetal ejection reflex.
Second pregnancy and I lost my plug yesterday at 17 weeks. I went to the doctor and they confirmed it had come away. I had a scan and physical exam, and my cervix was still shut and a good length. Doctor told me not to worry but I’m still worried. Any advice?
38 weeks and 3 Days today! I started losing my mucus plug last week om Thursday. On Monday I was 1cm Dialted according to my OB! Just hope Labor begins soon!
Yes, it can come out that early. I suggest mentioning it to your care provider. Your body might create another plug between now and when you give birth.
Thank you for the info.. Im 39 weeks preggy. The other day I had my internal examination from my midwife. And tonight I had a brown thick discharge. I just notice it while washing my vagina, and I feel a soft yet thick thing inside, I tried to pull it but I can't pull it all out.. Maybe its because of my examination the other day. I thought it was a sign of labor.. I started getting worried because until now, I'm not in labor..
I just lose my mucus plug today after walking 30mins and im 39 weeks and 1 day. But the doctor said im still closed cervix. What does it means? Thank you
Your cervix was likely opened a bit to allow the mucus plug to come out, but maybe not enough that the doctor wanted to give you a number. (Like it was less than 1 cm)
Is it possible that I will be dilating anytime soon? We'll be back after 2 days from now for an appointment, my due date is on march 22 as per my LMP. My due date as per ultrasound was last march 13. It's my first baby. Thank you
I am 23 weeks and have been noticing light brown discharge, sometimes red multiple times. Went to get checked twice both times all my scans and checks came out normal. Baby is also moving. Just wanted some inputs if it is normal? Why no where anything about this mentioned. Luckily I came across your video.
@@birthtoolbox I feel so much pressure especially when baby stretches out and moves like there's an earth quake going on in my stomach, I felt a pop but nothing came out, wasn't sure if it was the mucus plug holding things in lol
I’ve been losing chunks for the past 3 days😭 came out brown then white then brown then red then brown then clear then red and more clear today LMAO so confusing😂
@@AmbersfashionHub no matter how much that was coming out I was still only 1cm and went in and got induced at 38.6 days! But everyone is different maybe you’ll be more progressed than I was
@@khsw8136 at 36 weeks 4 days I was 2 finger dilated I Don't know its meaning doc told me I'll take 48 hours but now its 7th day 😂 still I don't have any signs
@@AmbersfashionHub labour is such a waiting game!! lol I was 1cm since 34 weeks I believe and my labour stopped and I didn’t go into labour till I was induced! Hopefully you go into labour soon I know how the waiting game feels lol
I'm 29 weeks 5 days and it just happened right now while I was using the bathroom. It was clear and slightly yellow. I just wiped twice and each time it was jelly and sticky so I didn't rush to get it all off.
@@birthtoolbox yes i went to er and they check my urine they said everything is okay... just waiting for my follow-up appointment for my highblood...thank you for this reply and video
Hey Alice. This is a long over due message but I just want to thank you. I watched your free youtube birth classes last March 2021 and binged watched all your old videos. I was so scared of giving birth but watching them made me feel ready for giving birth. I just followed all your techniques and it made me feel more calm and prepared during labor. I did give birth naturally. 💖
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. You don’t know how thankful I am. 🙏🏼 I feel like I had a personal doula just by watching you.
I wish you more success and God bless you more as you are a blessing to many. ❤️
WOW Sam Saint Maria!! I am so honored to have been a part of your journey and to have played the role of the "doula" for you. Thank you for your kind words. Hearing this makes a huge difference in my work. Sometimes putting videos out every week can be difficult when I can't see the people who will benefit, but messages like yours keeps me going.
@@birthtoolbox I’ve watched a lot of doulas and birth tips/classes videos but I stuck on you and never looked for any other until I gave birth. You’re such a delight to watch. There’s something about you that makes someone else feel safe, calm and taken care of. I also feel like I’m just talking to a friend. You are also very informative and I like how you discuss topics per video.
I hope you continue doing what you do, I know one day more people will discover you as well. 💖 Will pray for that! Will also do what I can to share you to the people that I know. 💖
PS. The next time I get pregnant I will definitely go back to you. Lots of love 😘
YES, that is exactly what I am trying to get across in my videos. I want viewers to feel like I am speaking to them. I love helping people. It brings me so much joy, even if I don't actually see who is on the other side of the video. I feel confident that if I keep up this work that the channel will grow and I thank you for your help in sharing.
This is the best video online about this specific topic. Thank you!!!
Wow, thank you! If you have the chance to share it with a bump group or on social media I would so appreciate it. No pressure of course. Thank you for leaving this comment. You made my night.❤️Alice
Thank you! First pregnancy, 31 weeks pregnant this coming Saturday, & with mo/di twin girls! 🥴 I had a dream that my girls were born and I have been freaking out nesting, but no clue as to what to look as for labor and all of that stuff. 😅
How exciting!! I am so glad that you found the video helpful. Stay hydrated and take care of yourself during all of your nesting. 😍
I lost my mucus plug at 35 weeks with spots of blood but there wasn't any concerns. Not just kept telling myself I know that my baby is not going to stay the full term. Here I am 36 weeks and my cervix has already begun to soften which is the beginning stages of labor. I'm just been praying that she hold out at least
I hope she can hold out until she is ready!
Maybe dumb question but I’ve been having vaginal discharge since pretty much the beginning of pregnancy, and it’s sometimes quite heavy. How do I tell the difference between that and the mucus plug?
Not a dumb question! An increase in discharge is common in pregnancy. The mucus plug is going to be a thicker consistency than discharge. And the truth is that you don’t really have to know if you lose your mucus plug or not. It might be nice to know, but if you didn’t see it that won’t impact your healthcare or your labor. Does that make sense?
Thank you! I do kinda want to know but I won't stress about it :) @@birthtoolbox
@@juliakbrown Totally understand the desire to know!
I wish doctors would talk about losing some of mucus plug in EARLY pregnancy
Doctors are not able to do much education. So many topics that I wish were covered.
Yess I feel like I been losing it through my 2nd & 3rd trimester occasionally because it’s not just a thin slimey discharge it has been thick & yellow snot like discharge but in small particles at a time. I told my OB & she just brushed it off like yea that’s just a little discharge it’s normal. But I know the difference between regular discharge & what a mucus plug looks like because this is not my 1st pregnancy. & now here I am at 37 weeks scratching my head thinking if it’s the “discharge” my doctor claims it is to be or it’s for sure the mucus plug because it’s the same results but this time it’s coming out a bit stretchier & still thick & yellow snot like, but No blood, no red or brown tone.
Am 38 weeks 4days. I was examined and told my cervix is still closed but now I see brownish discharge. Could it be that my cervix is now opening?
Yes it could be. Also, it could be a result from the exam. Sometimes that can cause a bit of bleeding.
So true! Especially after it being my first sign of labor for my first
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Am not even pregnant, but here I am.
Love you voice🤗❤️
Thank you Dorothy!! 😍😍😍😍
With first child my labour started with sweet tension in lower abdomen and then it became regular ( no waters broke, no mucus plug fell before active labour). I went to hospital and my cervix was 4cm dilated, I delivered after 5 hours ""hands off " with fetal ejection reflex.
Great story!! ❤️Alice
I have been losing my mucus plug for 8 days and in night i felt a lots of contraction ....then i want to know when will my delivery take place ??
It sounds like your body is getting ready.
Are small pieces at 32 weeks ok. Not expirencing anything else or abnormal anything. My OB clinic said I'm good just keep doing kick counts...
Yes, that can happen! It can regenerate too.
With my first pregnancy it reminded me of when you crack an egg , but without the yolk lol
YES, totally. That's a great description.
Second pregnancy and I lost my plug yesterday at 17 weeks. I went to the doctor and they confirmed it had come away. I had a scan and physical exam, and my cervix was still shut and a good length. Doctor told me not to worry but I’m still worried. Any advice?
I think you did the right thing by talking to your doctor and getting it checked out. The mucus plug usually will regenerate.
@@birthtoolbox thanks for the reassurance 🩷
You are welcome!
Very informative video👍
I'm glad you thought so!!
Lost plug at 10 weeks, should we be worried?
A mucus plug should form again, but if you have any worries don’t hesitate to contact your care provider.
I just had with streak of blood and im in my 23 weeks. Since yesterday im having pain in my lower abdomen and my baby is moving alot.
I would reach out with a phone call to your care provider to let them know.
38 weeks and 3 Days today!
I started losing my mucus plug last week om Thursday.
On Monday I was 1cm Dialted according to my OB!
Just hope Labor begins soon!
So exciting Elizabeth! Wishing you a smooth labor.
I’m 3 cm dilated my mucus plug has started to fall out could I be dilated more ?
It’s possible yes and no!
I’m 33 weeks and 1 day. I’ve been noticing for a few days that I’ve been losing my mucus plug.
Yes, it can come out that early. I suggest mentioning it to your care provider. Your body might create another plug between now and when you give birth.
Thank you for the info.. Im 39 weeks preggy. The other day I had my internal examination from my midwife. And tonight I had a brown thick discharge. I just notice it while washing my vagina, and I feel a soft yet thick thing inside, I tried to pull it but I can't pull it all out.. Maybe its because of my examination the other day. I thought it was a sign of labor.. I started getting worried because until now, I'm not in labor..
So glad you found the video too! There are several other videos on labor that you might like. Wishing you all the best!
I lost my mucus At 36 weeks but d doctor said d service hvnt open and am feeling contractions but my stomach is stil high😢
Maybe you are feeling Braxton Hicks contractions?
I’m doing a at home birth first time me and natural birth
Wonderful
What weeks does the mucus plug leave
This is different for everyone. It is based on the Cervix.
Hi, today i went to my doc, she inserted her finger and thick blood came out, is that my mucus plug?
What did she say about it?
I just lose my mucus plug today after walking 30mins and im 39 weeks and 1 day. But the doctor said im still closed cervix. What does it means? Thank you
Your cervix was likely opened a bit to allow the mucus plug to come out, but maybe not enough that the doctor wanted to give you a number. (Like it was less than 1 cm)
Is it possible that I will be dilating anytime soon? We'll be back after 2 days from now for an appointment, my due date is on march 22 as per my LMP. My due date as per ultrasound was last march 13. It's my first baby. Thank you
38 weeks 3 days. 3 and half dilated and 70 percent. 3rd pregnancy, I had my first two at 37weeks.. the waiting game is killing me 😂
Yes!!! Waiting is the hardest part. Sending you a big hug.
Mines came out earlier today while taking the clothes off the line, but it was only alittle bit
Oh wow! You will probably see more later.
What if you didn’t know you were pregnant
I guess it would be surprising!
Absolute miracle
I am 23 weeks and have been noticing light brown discharge, sometimes red multiple times. Went to get checked twice both times all my scans and checks came out normal. Baby is also moving. Just wanted some inputs if it is normal? Why no where anything about this mentioned. Luckily I came across your video.
So glad you found the channel! I hope you find other videos here that are helpful through the end of your pregnancy, labor and birth. ❤️❤️Alice
Españo puede ser
Sorry, what does that mean?
Can your water break without losing your mucus plug ?
Yes! Some people never see their mucus plug.
@@birthtoolbox I feel so much pressure especially when baby stretches out and moves like there's an earth quake going on in my stomach, I felt a pop but nothing came out, wasn't sure if it was the mucus plug holding things in lol
I’ve been losing chunks for the past 3 days😭 came out brown then white then brown then red then brown then clear then red and more clear today LMAO so confusing😂
Weird, but not uncommon!! Many people lose for days!
Same happened with me at 36 weeks and four days but still no sign of labour Im 37 weeks and 4 days today
@@AmbersfashionHub no matter how much that was coming out I was still only 1cm and went in and got induced at 38.6 days! But everyone is different maybe you’ll be more progressed than I was
@@khsw8136 at 36 weeks 4 days I was 2 finger dilated I Don't know its meaning doc told me I'll take 48 hours but now its 7th day 😂 still I don't have any signs
@@AmbersfashionHub labour is such a waiting game!! lol I was 1cm since 34 weeks I believe and my labour stopped and I didn’t go into labour till I was induced! Hopefully you go into labour soon I know how the waiting game feels lol
Hi...I'm 37wks 4days...and for the past 2 days I been losing my mucus plug 🎉
Excited for you!!
@@birthtoolbox Thank you ☺️
I'm 29 weeks 5 days and it just happened right now while I was using the bathroom. It was clear and slightly yellow. I just wiped twice and each time it was jelly and sticky so I didn't rush to get it all off.
My guess is that your body will create another before baby arrives!
20weeks mucus plug
It would be unusual to lose your mucus plug at 20 weeks and I would let your care provider know if that happens.
@@birthtoolbox yes i went to er and they check my urine they said everything is okay... just waiting for my follow-up appointment for my highblood...thank you for this reply and video
@@edenpardi1673 I hope you are well and have a smooth pregnancy