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What is a “show”?

7 March 2009 152 views No Comment

plug1A “show” is a bloody mucus discharge which is the plug which blocks the entrance to the cervix during pregnancy, keeping infection away from baby.

This usually comes out in the hours, days or weeks immediately before the onset of labour.

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