i woke up at 4:55 with contractions and they have been coming just about every 5 minutes but some of them have been every 3 minutes . how do i know if this is real or just false contractions i am 38 weeks . should i get ready to go to the hospital?
2006-12-05 21:45:35 · 9 answers · asked by Heidi 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you should give your midwife a call, she will come and examine you. good luck and congratulations your going to be a mom really soon!
2006-12-05 21:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by abbyg24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations, I would call the hospital and they will proberly suggest you come in to get checked, its always better to be safe then sorry (by sorry I mean having your baby on the side of the road) Take everything with you just incase, you may be in early labour but it could also be full blown labour been 5 minutes apart, keep a record of the times and strenght of the contractions also how long each are lasting so you can tell the midwife. Call first so they are prepared when you come in also so you don't have to wait around for them. I wish you all the best and breath slowly and stay carm everything will be fine and it will all happen without stressing, your body knows what to do so take it easy and enjoy it, it may hurt but remind yourself why your doing it, to have a beautiful healthy baby boy or girl. Stay positive you'll do wonderfully. Good luck.
2006-12-06 06:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by mj_missi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have beter luck than me, I have been having contractions every 3-7 min for 3 days now, im 37 weeks so docs will not induce.. go to hospital though becaue 3-5 min contractions are the sign of real labor. Good luck
2006-12-06 05:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ash1227 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely call the hospital and they will probably want to check you.
I was int he hospital ones with fake labor.. contractions every 5 minutes ... but ones it was the real deal I KNEW because those hurt like heck, the first ones were just uncomfortable
Good luck!
2006-12-06 07:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jenni C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Just be prepared. I had my son at 36 weeks and I had only small contractions. I thought I had indigestion problems since i just had nachos with jalapenos the night before! If they tend to dome from your back and work their way through your entire abdomen they could be! Just Get ready....trust me. just in case and leave to the hospital if they are 3 min. apart and consecutively. Good luck and be safe!
2006-12-06 05:53:19 · answer #5 · answered by beebee24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go straight to the hospital this sounds like real labour and congratulations your going to be a mum real soon.
2006-12-06 05:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like real labour to me. You are past the 37 week mark so baby could come anytime. I would phone midwife and see what she suggests.
2006-12-06 07:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
phone your gynec or midwife. i think you're really in labour.
2006-12-06 05:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Weird.Beryl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait for your water to break is my advice-GOOD LUCK
2006-12-06 05:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋