Lost plug...how long now???

[origin]

I lost my plug today 37+6. I really don't want to go into labour yet as I have a c-section booked for Tuesday and would have to have mergency section if happened before. I really want to hold out til then. It was a lot of plug - baout a tablespoon in one big clump (TMI - sorry) and was cleary/yellow no blood. Do you think baby will hang on until tuesday morning. I know it can still be days after plug lost but just got the niggling feeling. xxxxx

 

[Sovereign]

I started with Charlie at the night after losing my plug in the morning but the midwife told me it can take up to two weeks for labour to start x

 

[missy1]

I lost the plug at 36 weeks and did not go into labour until 39 weeks

 

[lewela152]

With 2 of mine I lost my plug and within 24hrs they were born, but saying that with my last it was a week between loosing my plug and having baby. Hope LO hangs on in there til tuesday for you.

 

[aalstevenson]

I lost mine at 36 weeks I am 38 1/2 now and still here... lol

 

[ummar]

The plug can rebuild itself so losing it once isn't a sign that your labour is imminent - all the best with the c-section!

 

[kiwimama]

It could be ages yet. If you start feeling niggly, then I'd call your midwife to advise.

 

[whoops]

I've been losing my plug for a few weeks and nothing has happened yet.

 

[meg79]

I'm due tomorrow and still haven't lost it. I'm hoping that it will mean 24hrs till labour when I do!

 

[spring_baby]

is this yr first?
With my first I lost my plug and had her nearly 2 weeks later, she was maybe stubborn, due to pre emclampsia I was enduced everyday for ten days before she started to come,
with my second i lost the plug the night before and went into labout the following afternoon with my son i dont remember losing the plug but he was 5 weeks early xx

 

[Anababe]

I didnt notice losing mine with first. With second I lost it with the first couple of contractions when labour started but it was quite bloody so i knew something was happening.

I wouldnt worry, call the MW if you feel anything starting but it can be weeks before anything happens after losing your plug.

Good luck with the section on Tue xx

 

[rachael872211]

I lost my plug 8 days ago, it had no blood in it. Nothing came of it. I now tonight have started to get small bits of blood in my discharge, I'm hoping its from my plug. x

 

[vaileasmama]

24 hours for me!