Your body knows how to keep your baby safe during pregnancy, starting with the mucus plug. Learn what the mucus plug is, what it does, and when you'll lose it. Medically reviewed by Alyssa Dweck, MS, ...

Losing your mucus plug signals that labor may be approaching. Here’s what you need to know about why it happens, what to expect, and what to do next. Losing your mucus plug signals that labor may be ...

Key Takeaways Labor is a gradual process. Early signs of labor include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and experiencing stronger Braxton Hicks contractions – though all of that can happen ...