2006-10-20 12:04:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Loss of mucous plug
Restlessness
Contractions
2006-10-20 12:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only sign for sure, is that your water breaks. Or, if you've had contractions more than 4 times in an hour.
I've had all the other signs for a month now - my OB says I'll probably have my twins within 3 weeks or less. I've been nesting for months - but really, nesting is just cleaning house. Restlessness is either from stress, or because it hurts to carry babies. Pelvic pressure & braxton hicks, well I've had fake labor twice already, and will a couple more times. Loss of appetite - well if that was a sign of labor, well then women wouldn't get morning sickness early on! Back pains, this can start as early as the 2nd trimester too. All the signs, are usually for the last month or so. Some women even get these sooner, depending on their body, and the size of the baby/babies.
So, if your water has broken, or you have contractions more than 4 times in an hour, call your OB/hospital. And when in doubt, call too. They would rather see a mother who's having fake labor 10 times, then see a mother who waited too long to go in.
2006-10-20 16:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
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2015-08-18 12:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Hershel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had my baby 4 weeks ago and I went both into early and false labor. Trust me false labor can feel a lot like the real thing. One way to know for sure is to drink lots of water, I mean lots. My nurse told me to drink at least a gallon of water a day. What happens is that if you get dehydrated it can worsen contractions even though your not fully ready.
Everyone is different but here is what happened to me:
restlessness
hip pain
tightening back muscles (It didn't hurt)
sharp contractions that disappeared quickly
contractions at regular cycles
slight bleeding when I went to the bathroom
If you are in labor make sure to put a towel on seat of the car just in case your water breaks on the way. Remember to always go to the hospital if you bleed.
2006-10-20 12:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by vannalascano1987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This answer is for those who are full term as for others it could be sudden without any warning.
Physical Symptoms
1. Your belly will drop down
2. Pressure in the lower abdomen and pelvic area
3. Increased vaginal secretion
4. Loss of mucous plug(jelly like with tinge or more of brown/red blood)
5. Increased contractions
6. Back pain
7. Frequent Urination
8. Loss of appetite
Immediate Symptoms
1. Bag of water breaks
2. Bleeding
3. Increased contractions
Psychological Symptoms
1. Baby dreams
2. Nesting instincts - completing the buying of all baby stuff, getting ready.
3. Cleaning every part of the house.
It could be combination of one or few or all of the above.
In any case if you think you are experiencing contractions or your bag of water breaks or if you are discharging blood, call your doctor immediately.
Congratulations and good luck with your baby !
2006-10-20 14:21:14 · answer #5 · answered by newmomma 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I started nesting a MONTH before I had my baby.
I never went into labor..I had a csection, but my friend was dilated at 3 cm for 3 weeks before she had her baby...she had lost her mucus plug about 2 weeks before the baby came.
I am so sorry, but every pregnancy and every labor is different for each woman! You could hear 50 different scenarios, and they would probably all be different from yours.
I think this is one of the biggest worries of pregnant women, and their question is only answered......when the baby comes out!
2006-10-20 12:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by gg 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
the mucous plug means nothing, i lost part of mine 2 months b4 labor and the other half 2 weeks b4, i did go into a nesting mode lol where i made sure everything was clean clean clean, but not everyone does that, the night before i went into labor i noticed discharge, not normal it was watery and all of that, i went to the dr. and they said it was nothing, but the next morning i was in labor, and i when i mentioned that they said it was my water but they didnt want me to stay too long
2006-10-20 12:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by Christy B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nesting! (You clean your whole house) Cramps in the lower area. Small contractions. Baby dreams! The nesting one is a sure sign!!!
2006-10-20 12:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Loss of mucous plug, bloody show, increase contractions, but that's about it. And please don't try any of the old wives tales to induce labor--they don't work and could endanger your baby.
2006-10-20 13:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by gspmommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A burst of energy--good mood--then extremely sleepy--just want to take naps.
2006-10-20 15:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋