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.
Losing the mucus plug is just one thing that may indicate that labour has started, or will start soon. Others are the position of your baby and whether you've had a baby before. If this is your first baby, your labour may not start for another week or so after you lose the mucus plug. Or it could be a sign that you're in early labour. Early labour, where you may feel mild contractions, tummy aches, cramps or backache, can last for hours or days.