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, ...

Cervical mucus (vaginal discharge) can change color, texture, and amount during your menstrual cycle and early stages of pregnancy. But these changes can be subtle and vary from person to person. Read ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D.Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Cervical mucus is secreted by glands found in and around the cervix. This mucus is heavily influenced by hormones, which ...