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I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby I recently went to the doctor and my cervix were closed to today I went to use the bathroom and I go back to bed but I feel something weird so I checked myself ND what would you know it's the mucus plug how long does it take before labor actually starts
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Could be awhile, BUT if you start bleeding or gush of fluid go ahead into l/d
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Your mucous plug coming out doesn't necessarily mean you are going to go into labor soon.
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Couls be hours, days, or a couple weeks yet.
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