It is certainly VERY possible to have this occur. A newborn is always at 
risk for a mucous plug.If the infant is not positioned properly either, 
with the chin tilted toward the chest,the respiratory status could be 
compromised as well. I have personally seen a baby turn blue from both 
mucous plugs as well as from the position I mentioned above.

That's one reason why vigilance in that first hour or two after birth is 
VERY important.
Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC
Connecticut

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