30 weeks, menstrual like cramps, lost mucus plug

[marteaga17]

Hello ladies, I am still having really bad menstrual like cramps. I lost my mucus plug today, no blood in it. My Dr appt is this Tuesday.  Could this be a sign of preterm labor? Anyone else experiencing this?

[polgara437]

Bump

[Crixiancrucial]

I have no idea but if its that bad I would go get checked out

[AngelaAdams]

I'd go to the ER just to be on the safe side.

[morgani]

I had the same problem yesterday. I am 32 weeks 4 days. I went to l&d for cramps, back pain and pressure. I also lost my mucus plug. Turns out the cramps i was having were contractions that were every two minutes. Found out im already 1 cm and 30%effaced. I had to get the steroid shots to mature babys lungs. If i were you, i'd go get checked. You don't want to be in preterm labor and unable to have it stopped. And its too early for your baby to come.

[brit333]

You plug can regenerate itself. Unless you are bleeding I wouldn't worry too much. Sometimes pieces fall out throughout pregnancy and it's not a problem.

[marteaga17]

Hi ladies, I ended up coming to L&D. Turns out they are real contractions, already got 2 shots with meds to stop the contractions,  and my first dose of steroids. 1 cm dilated. Admitted for 24 hrs, possible 48.

[Crixiancrucial]

I'm glad you went! Good luck and I hope everything turns out alright