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What Causes Mucus Discharge Along With Lower Back Pain?

Last time I went to the doctor Friday I was a centimeter and a half .I m 40 weeks today is my due date. I ve been having yellowish mucas like discharge the past week or two. I m having lower back pain but not a lot of contractions . Am I close to being in labor ?
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hi,
The lower back pain is suggestive of cervical ripening and dilatation. The discharge is often seen as a result of blood mixed with mucus, the blood being issued by the separation of the membranes as preparation for labor. All this means you are setting into labor. Please watch for draining of membranes, bleeding through vagina, pain radiating along the thighs, fetal movements and report to your health care provider for further management. Take as much rest as possible in left lateral position and have plenty of fluids. Wish you safe motherhood.
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What Causes Mucus Discharge Along With Lower Back Pain?

Hi, The lower back pain is suggestive of cervical ripening and dilatation. The discharge is often seen as a result of blood mixed with mucus, the blood being issued by the separation of the membranes as preparation for labor. All this means you are setting into labor. Please watch for draining of membranes, bleeding through vagina, pain radiating along the thighs, fetal movements and report to your health care provider for further management. Take as much rest as possible in left lateral position and have plenty of fluids. Wish you safe motherhood.