Is the Baby Coming?
Are you asking yourself this question I am in labor? Then this article is the answer for you. You always go through the work phase whether you are giving birth for the first time or third time. Labor can be unpredictable for some moms. The sign can come suddenly and quickly, but for some moms, it takes several hours and days. Here are some signs to prepare yourself for the labor process. You may experience strong nesting instinct. Hormones, and instinctual desire to prepare the ‘nest’ offspring likely prompt nesting. Suddenly you will feel more energy to prepare, clean and decorate for your coming baby. However try not to get too tired, as you need the energy to perform labor.
The fact is that the signs of labor, and especially early labor, can be very slight physical changes and feelings that may or may not be noticeable. The first signs and symptoms of labor are:
- Contractions (every 5 minutes, for 1 minute or longer, for at least 1 hour) that do not stop during moving.
- Gradually increase the pain and pressure in your pelvis or vagina.
- Starts with back pain and then moves forward
- Cramps in the lower abdomen
- Increased vaginal discharge
Signs and Symptoms of Labor
Contractions
The most significant sign of pregnancy is a strong and regular contractions. Labor contractions last usually more than 30 seconds and come regularly and more frequently than every 4-5 minutes.
Back pain
Although back pain is normal during pregnancy when labor begins, this pain will be more pronounced and manifest with contractions. Any change in back pain during pregnancy should be discussed with the midwife.
Leaking Of Fluid Or Breaking The Bag Of Waters
In some cases, the amniotic sac will leak or break when the work is about to start. In case of fluid leakage from the vagina, the midwife must be immediately informed. As soon as this bag is broken, birth is the only option. If there either a green or brown color in the liquid, go to the emergency room as soon as possible since it may be a sign that your baby is distressed. Anyway, after your water breaks you must go to the hospital in the next 24 hours. Find more information about what water breaking feels and looks like here.
Weight Loss
Commonly in the last few weeks, women who are about to go into labor will lose between one and three pounds. This weight is pure water weight.
Cramping or Bloody Discharge
The first labor pain can resemble menstrual pains. If slight bloody discharge occurs, this may also be related to the loss of the cervical cap.
Raised blood pressure
When the body comes into labor, blood pressure increases slightly.
Sudden burst of energy
The mother may feel that she has more energy than she was before. This increased energy is often associated with nest instinct.
How can I tell if I am giving birth?
The symptoms of work may not be the same for all women and it is not always easy to recognize if you like it. The work can vary from woman to woman. Even if you have some of these symptoms, you may not be working actively and you may have weeks left. Be the most exciting months for the mother and the father as the baby is coming to see the world. During this phase, as a mother, you will experience some symptoms before delivery. The symptoms will not be the same for each woman. However, it is right for you as an expecting mom to know what are the signs and symptoms of labor.
When Should I Go to the Hospital?
If you think you’re going into labor, the contractions are becoming pretty consistent, more painful and longer or your water breaks or any of these signs appear, it’s time to check in with your doc and go to the hospital.
