i am 37 weeks pregnant and have been getting strong tightenings and pain in my lower abdomen, not only that i get a sesation of trickling down below, but when i check im only slightly damp ......once i wore a Sanitary towel it was very damp when i checked it but by the time the doctor checked the moisture had been soaked up by the towel , i was not examined down below or anything and they just sent me home saying that if i have any other leaks to phone within 24 to 48 hours, has anyone else experianced this? what have been your experiances in pregnancy?
2006-12-04 22:00:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
when i mean pains in my abdomen i mean like strong period pains that come and go weather im moving or not, the second thing i would like to and is when ever i need the toilet a constant pressure is on my back passage......and even after for about an hour or so i get sharp stabbing pain within my vagina that slowly ebb away
2006-12-04 22:22:21 · update #1
ITS POSSIBLE,
my waters broke early one morning in bed, i changed the sheets and went back to sleep for a few hours and when i woke, i really knew i was in heavy labour(i got to the hospital at 8 am son born at 9.09 am.)quick.
dont sit on the loo, as my friend s baby was born in the loo of the hospital, she didnt relaise it was happening,
stay in the ward
2006-12-04 22:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by purple diamond 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are leaking fluid it is a good idea to get a proper examination, but you see, sometimes they are reluctant to do this, beacuse the more examinations you have, the higher the risk of the labour starting early. And this is not the best idea.
If you leak more fluids go back in and get checked, they will not get annoyed with you or turn you away.
They are trying to let nature take it's own course, rather than poke about mre than necessary.
If you start to get contractions you will know!
Often small contractions a few days before the birth may fool you into thinking this is it! But they are normal and will go off after a few hours, it's your body's way of practicing a contraction movement. Your body is preparing to push your baby out soon, so all sorts of things are happening.
If you see any blood discharge or brown or green fluids go to the hospital.
Keep calm as it is not Eastenders and doesnt happen in 15 minutes. Your first baby will take several hours to move down through your pelvis and enter this world!
If you are getting anxious or worrying about it, just walk into your hospital, they will monitor you and baby for an hour, count the fetal movements and baby heartrate again.
This will give you a little more peace of mind. When your waters break it could be a slow trickle or a sudden gush, but it is not a bucket full of fluid!
When your waters do break it could still be 5-10 hours or more before you give birth!
However if you think your waters have gone already, go on into the hospital and see them and they will examine you.
You should relax more, your baby is more or less full term now and may well be ready to say HI!
Best wishes xx
2006-12-05 06:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes hun, I think most women will tell you the same, when you are pregnant the amount of discharge you have is greatly increased. Some times this is thick, and some times it feels like you have wet yourself. When I was a first time to be mum, it would worry the hell out of me. I think the tightenings you are having is braxton hicks. These are the womb preparing you for labour. I also had these for several weeks before I gave birth. Also very annoying.
As for can you be in labour without you knowing. NA I think you always know, however it may not be really painful at first. With my second I was in hospital with pre eclampsia, I had been in for a week, and on the day they were going to let me out, I felt a familiar feeling I was in labour. I told the dr, but he said dont be silly, go home. SO I DID, and stayed there until the monday when my section was planned. I told my husband about 4 mins before the dr came in, dont be surprised if they tell you I am in labour. I am not sure who was more surprised my husband or the dr!!! That will teach them. LOL
Good luck hun, and my god when you are in labour, it is like your worst stomach ache, x 100
2006-12-05 06:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya I'd go to your hospital and get checked out again, for peace of mind if nothing else. If your waters are slowly trickling away this will show up on a scan. The pains could be Braxton Hicks but then they could be labour. The hospital can link you up to a monitor which will determine whether labour has started. I'd be more concerned about your waters though as they protect the baby and if they are slowly ebbing away you need medical attention. Talk to your midwife and see what she suggests. They're used to women having lots of false starts and worries so don't feel you're wasting her time. She'll advise you what to do next, but if not I'd definitely go straight to the hospital and get yourself properly checked out. Good luck x x x
2006-12-05 06:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by katieplatie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that you may be just getting the first twinges or it could just be strong Braxton Hicks and too much to drink (happens to us all when were pregnant - one of the joys). If it's coming and going and not causing lots of pain then just go with it until something definately starts or try to lay down for a sleep, if you can't sleep for the pain then go and get yourself to the Midwife Unit, insist on a check up and don't leave till you happy. I was told that if your trying to sleep and can't cos it's painful then your probably in labour.
Hope it all goes well for you.
2006-12-05 06:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by aza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it is possible to even be pregnant and not realise it on occasion as some people don't stop mensturating throughout. Some people don't have lots of discomfort during labour and others, like me, only have what appears to be a slight backache throughout. If in doubt call doc or hospital maternity ward, they will advise.
I'm no expert but you sound like you are having practice pains (Bracts and Hicks) which is normal, get your bag ready and congratulations to you and partner. Hope it goes well!
2006-12-05 06:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by witchealer 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IF YOU WERE IN LABOUR LUV YOU WOULD KNOW TRUST ME HAD 2 CHILDREN MYSELF.YOU WATERS COULD BE LEAKING YOU NEED TO GET THAT CHECKED THEY CAN CHECK THIS BY TAKING A SWAP AND IF IT TURNS BLACK THEN THEY KNOW ITS YOUR WATERS.THE PAINS WILL BE BRAXTON HIX I WOULDNT WORRY ABOUT IT BUT IF YOU ARE REALLY CONCERNED CO AND SEE YOUR MIDWIFE OR DOCTOR YOU COULD EVEN CALL NHS DIRECT THEY ARE VERY HELPFUL 08454647 X GOOD LUCK
2006-12-05 06:08:50 · answer #7 · answered by nicky 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes. I received a letter recently which began "Dear Member..", and went on to detail arrangements for the local elections.
Oh, right, that labour....
2006-12-05 06:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tony Blair is in that situation
2006-12-05 06:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes go see that doctor
2006-12-05 06:09:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋