Jelly-like discharge before labor may be a dislodged cervical mucus plug, if the fetal movement and fetal heartbeat are normal, you can continue to wait for labor.
After pregnancy, due to the rise in hormone levels, the cervical mucus will increase and form a thick, jelly-like mucus plug, which can protect the uterine cavity from external infections. The cervical mucus plug can be dislodged before labor in late pregnancy due to irregular contractions, but when fetal movement and fetal heart rate monitoring are normal, the labor can continue as prescribed by the doctor.
Labor is defined as the presence of regular contractions accompanied by progressive shortening of the cervical canal and dilatation of the uterine opening. When irregular abdominal pain accompanied by redness occurs in late pregnancy, it is a symptom of impending labor and requires hospitalization. A vaginal examination should be performed to assess the pelvic condition and cervical ripeness, and hospitalization is required if necessary.