Pregnancy is one of the most remarkable conditions of the fairer sex. However, bearing a baby is always associated with strong feelings and anxieties. The future mother is worried even if this is the second birth.
Did the cork go away when the birth begins? This question worries many women. It is with him that they turn to their doctor and experienced girlfriends. You will know the answer after reading the article.
What is a cork?
The formation of mucus in the cervical region also occurs if you have a second birth. “Did the cork go away when the birth begins?” - Women ask when contacting the maternity ward. Doctors say that in this case you should not immediately go to the hospital. If there are no other additional symptoms that you will soon meet with the baby, then take time.
Every future mom should know what a cork is. This is an accumulation of thick mucus in the cervical canal. It begins to form from the very first weeks of pregnancy, gradually increasing in size. Cork prevents various microorganisms from entering the uterus. It protects the future baby from infections. Mucus leaves immediately before birth. After leaving the cork, it is not recommended to swim in open water. It is worth using a condom during sexual intercourse and observe hygiene.
Second birth
Did the cork go away when the birth begins? To answer this exciting question is not always possible. It is worth noting that the appearance of each child occurs in different ways. If the first delivery took place by the natural method, then the second in most cases will be implemented in the same way. However, not everything goes smoothly. In some situations, doctors have to resort to cesarean section.
Cork discharge during the second birth can begin long before the baby is born. Also described lump of mucus sometimes falls out during the birth of a baby. Consider the main situations.
One month before delivery
If your gestational age is 36-38 weeks (second birth), then the cork may depart at this time. However, this symptom does not mean at all that in a few hours you will become a mother. You have a few more weeks to carry your baby. In this case, labor usually begins at 40-41 weeks.
Doctors do not recommend going to the hospital right away. Observe your condition. Surely in the coming days you will have a consultation with a gynecologist. Be sure to tell your doctor about your condition. If necessary, the doctor will perform an examination, during which the degree of disclosure of the cervix is determined . Most often, the cork comes off when the cervical canal passes two fingers. With this disclosure, you can walk for several more weeks.
Counted hours
How long do they give birth a second time? The baby can appear in the period from 38 to 42 weeks. In this situation, pregnancy is considered full-term. However, there are cases when the delivery process begins earlier. Moreover, the sooner a woman seeks medical help, the more favorable the prognosis for the baby will be.
The cork can come off just a few hours before the baby arrives. Statistics of the second birth and reviews of mothers indicate that this is exactly what happens in most cases. Doctors remind you that if, after cork is removed, you feel pain in the lower abdomen, its tension, or spotting, then you should immediately go to the hospital. Also, the reason for hospitalization will be the discharge of water. It is worth contacting doctors in all situations incomprehensible to yourself. After all, only a specialist will be able to dispel your doubts and answer exciting questions.
Special situations
For how long they give birth a second time - you know. Some women report that they did not stop at all. At first there were contractions, after them water poured out (or vice versa). Doctors say that in this situation, the cork came out with the waters. It sometimes happens. In this case, the future mother does not notice the mucous formation due to the abundant release of fluid.
Sometimes there are non-standard cases in which the cork remains in place until the baby leaves. However, this rarely happens. With frequent gynecological examinations during delivery, a lump of mucus simply can not stay in its place and falls out.
If the baby appears through Caesarean section, then the cork may not come out at all. Most often, such manipulations are planned. However, the operation may be emergency. In the process of its implementation, doctors remove the crumbs from the mother's body through an incision in the abdominal cavity. The cork remains in place (in the cervical canal). It turns out gradually after the procedure due to the effects of a new hormonal background.
The doctor's consultation
If you have a second birth, the cork has come off when the birth begins, the specialist will say. To do this, he needs to perform a routine gynecological examination. Doctors recall that the cork has a volume of about two tablespoons. She can depart immediately or in parts. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the discharge. Do not confuse the leakage of amniotic fluid with the release of mucus. In terms of consistency, cork is similar to jelly. It has a color from transparent to brown.
Doctors report that the reason for going to the doctor will be the cork leaving for up to 36 weeks of pregnancy. Doctors say that you can wear a baby after this phenomenon on average 2-4 weeks. However, labor can begin in just a few hours. each organism is very individual.
Do not compare the second pregnancy with the first. And even more so, it is not recommended to equal friends and acquaintances. Perhaps, with the first child, the cork was left shortly before its birth (several hours). Whereas with the second baby this process begins weeks before an important moment.
Remember that if you have questions and doubtful situations, you should consult a doctor. If you are worried, it is best to visit the maternity ward once again. All the best to you!