What’s with the snot-like discharge at 35 weeks pregnant?

35 weeks pregnant discharge like snot may be cervical mucus plug, is a normal phenomenon, does not need special treatment, but also can be seen in vaginal inflammation, then need medication. The cervical mucus plug is secreted by the cervical mucosal gland cells, the secretion process is regulated by estrogen and progesterone, especially before labor. The main function is to cover the cervical opening during pregnancy and act as a physical barrier to prevent bacteria from traveling down the cervix for retrograde infection. Vaginal inflammation can also appear abnormal vaginal discharge, such as: mycosis vaginalis, vaginal discharge is often manifested as curdled milk or soya bean dregs, often accompanied by vulvar itching; bacterial vaginosis, vaginal secretions can also be increased, thin, often with a fishy odor. Patients with abnormal vaginal discharge need to consult a doctor to see the specific characteristics of the leukorrhea, to determine whether the need for vaginal discharge examination, if abnormal, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.