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.
The loss of the mucus plug, sometimes referred to as the bloody show, is a sign that labor may soon begin. The mucus that forms this plug is discharged as the cervix begins to dilate, or open wider, in preparation for labor. This can occur just prior to the start of labor or up to two weeks before labor will begin.