Any advice?

Im 31 weeks + 1 day, I lost my mucus plug a few days ago and since then I've noticed an increase in discharge, I've been getting on and off back pain along with cramping in my lower abdomen (not consistently) and even noticed my bowels are becoming a bit looser, should I be concerned?

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Could be signs of labor, could be normal pregnancy symptoms I would give your doctor a call.

Are the cramps/back pain consistent? I lost my mucus plug and had no labor for a week and a half after and it can regenerate. If you can time the pain, you might need to go into l&d. If your OB is not already aware, I’d call them with your concerns asap

Just getting ready I had that with multiple of my kids it's body's way to prepare for labor/birth

I was under the impression that losing the mucus plug meant immediately calling your doctor to let them know?

@Maria especially at 31 weeks.

It can grow back but I still would see your doctor soon to talk about your concerns and maybe even check to see if you're dilated. I lost my mucus plug at 35 weeks with my first and my doctor confirmed I was already 80 perfect effaced and 2 cm dilated. He told me to stop exercising and to take it easy to try to keep my baby in as long as possible. I made it to 36 weeks and 2 days.

I would definitely call OB. With all your symptoms together (discharge, back pain, cramps) could mean labor is on its way soon.

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