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Seeing bloody mucus during pregnancy can be alarming-is it labor or the mucus plug? It might actually be a "bloody show"!

"Bloody show" describes bleeding at the end of pregnancy, ranging from brown to pink to bright red, with bright red being the most common.

Usually women will lose their mucus plug first… and that's a whole other video!

Bloody show happens because the cervix contains thousands of tiny capillaries that easily break and release blood as more pressure is placed on the cervix from baby's head going low.

True bloody show is exciting as it usually indicates that labor is coming soon… usually within 24 hours but for some mamas, it may take a few days before labor is in full swing.

And a reminder, always consult your healthcare provider if you see blood during pregnancy.