Critical Period: Embryology As is well known, a certain organ arises much earlier or later in the embryo than certain others.
How soon after my mucus plug passes will labor begin? Passing a mucus plug is a sign that your cervix is dilating and that your body is preparing for birth. Labor could be hours, days, or even weeks away as the cervix gradually opens. The mucus plug is usually clear, slightly pink or blood tinged in color. It can be stringy mucus or a sticky discharge.
There is a small chunk of mucus that âplugsâ up the opening of the cervix. As the cervix starts to soften and dilate, that plug is released. Losing the mucus plug does not mean you are in labor. It does tell you that your body is getting ready, though.