she thought she was in labor yesterday she was having very intence regular contractions for several hoursright before she started to go to the hospital her contraction got less intence she is still having cramping today with lots of vaginal pressure could she still be in labor?
2006-10-23 07:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by Misty F 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
She could be. She should go to the hospital and get checked.
2006-10-23 07:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am in the same boat at 38 weeks and i even lost my plug. Went to the hospital but was sent back home. She should call he doctor they checked me of dilation and my cervix is still closed they were just pre labor pains. tell her to time the contractions if they are not 5 or less min apart and her water has not broken she is probably not in true labor yet. Good luck tell her i know how she feels
2006-10-23 15:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by nino_04blue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be Braxton Hicks contractions or false labor if the contractions aren't coming at regular intervals and getting progressively closer together and stronger.
What are signs that my labor may be getting close? You may or may not notice signs of labor before your labor starts. You may have any of the following signs or symptoms that tell you that your baby will be born soon:
* Bloody show: You may have a thick mucus plug come from your vagina. This is also called "show" or "mucus plug". This mucus plug formed in your cervix during pregnancy to prevent bacteria (germs) from entering your uterus. As your cervix gets softer and starts to open, this mucus plug will come out. The mucus plug looks like clear, pink, or slightly bloody mucus coming from your vagina. You may have bloody show minutes, hours, or up to three days before labor begins.
* Braxton Hicks labor pains:
o These are also called false labor pains or contractions. Braxton Hicks contractions come and go, and do not get close together. These are not true labor contractions. Braxton Hicks contractions go away when you walk, rest, sleep, or drink at least 32 ounces (four 8 ounce cups) of water. Braxton Hicks labor pains usually do not mean that labor is near. These false labor pains are usually felt in your belly, but not in your back. Unlike real labor, false labor pains do not cause your cervix to start opening.
o In real labor, the contractions come at regular times. This means that there is an even amount of time between contractions. For example, you may have a contraction every 10 minutes, even if you are walking or resting. As time passes, the contractions get closer and closer together. Real labor contractions do not go away when you walk, lie down, or drink water.
* Lightening: You may have a feeling that your baby has dropped lower into your pelvis. This feeling may also be called the "baby dropping". Lightening means that your baby's head has settled deep into your pelvis. You may have this feeling a few weeks to a few hours before labor begins. After lightening, you may find it easier to breathe. You may need to urinate more often after lightening.
* Rupture of membranes: This is when your "water breaks". The amniotic (am-nee-OT-ik) sac or bag of waters is the water-like sac around your baby to protect him during pregnancy. You may feel a slow trickle of fluid from your vagina. Warm fluid may also flow out suddenly when the amniotic sac leaks or breaks. This may happen several hours before labor starts, or any time during labor.
2006-10-23 15:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a very, very good possibility. Your water doesn't have to break for you to be in labor. See your doctor ASAP
2006-10-23 14:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by stephanieplum4404 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she hasn't called her doctor she should do so now. She could be if she is in cramps now for 3 days, but it sounds lke she is experiencing prelabour cramps.
2006-10-23 14:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of wasting time here you should be on your way to her house to take her to the doctor.
2006-10-23 15:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by lianasea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a very big chance that she could be so take her to the ER asap!!!
2006-10-23 15:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Thatshot09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she probably is about to go into labor.but she needs to notify her doctor and tell him whats going on
2006-10-23 15:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jvons Wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, have her call her doctor.
2006-10-23 14:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a doctor they will tell u.
2006-10-23 14:58:44 · answer #10 · answered by SexyAmby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋