"Losing your mucus plug usually means your cervix is dilating (opening up) and becoming thinner and softer (effacing)," ...

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Phlegm color can indicate underlying health issues. Clear or white may signal allergies or viral infections. Yellow or green suggests bacterial infection, needing prompt antibiotic treatment.