if you had any wierd things happen to you before you go into labor? Ive been having back pain in my lower back and at my last appointment a week ago my OB said that my cervix is ripened. Then two days ago I had this sudden sharp stabbing pain up in my vagina. it only lasted for a minute but im not sure what it may have been. im just wondering if im going to be in labor soon and if you experienced anything wierd like that before labor.
2006-12-07 03:24:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Since your cervix is "ripened" that means it's getting ready to dilate. Often times there can be sharp pains up in your vagina as the cervix starts to open. Have you had any "discharge" that is bloody or blood tinged? That can be another sign that labor is near!
2006-12-07 03:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by nursealp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You still have a few weeks to go most women give birth aroud the 40th week. I did have a pain like that with my first it was right before I lost my plug. I would call my OB and tell her to see what she says it may be....It doesn't sound serious and I wouldn't worry you are so close now that if you had him/her tonight everything would be O.K. When you go into labor you will feel cramps they atart out like menstrual cramps in the bottom of your tummy as the progress they get stronger and stronger and your tummy will tighten and relax. The best thing you can do to move it along is walk. Don't go to the hospital until your contractions are 6 min apart or they will just send you home. Once you start having contractions don't eat anything unless your doc says it's ok and drink about 32 oz of water before or while you are at the hospital this will help you in labor and keep you from getting dehydrated Good luck
2006-12-07 03:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no expert, but I have given birth to two children and my daughter is now 39 weeks pregnant and I can say from experience that everyone's body goes through different things while they are pregnant. There is not really a sign that I know of that you are going to go into labor early. The pain in the lower back and vagina is farely common, it could be just the baby positioning itself. If you have no indications from your OB to look for certain signs of early labor, relax, it will be here in due time.
2006-12-07 03:32:12 · answer #3 · answered by godsfavor11@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could have been the baby dropping into place. Labor or contractions will feel like the cramps you get with your period...only eventually a whole lot worse. You might be going into labor soon. Back pain can be a sign of labor, or just from having to carry around a baby all day.
2006-12-07 03:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had alot of back pain which led to my labor, there is such a thing as back labor where you are feeling the pain in your back instead of int he front... It is possible that you are experiencing that and with the other pains your body is getting prepared for the labor..We sure to tell your OB what you are experiencing and he/she will be able to make a judgement Good Luck to You!
2006-12-07 03:42:36 · answer #5 · answered by jzgermany 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there..I am pregnant with my 4th baby and 38 weeks, I have those stabbing pains up in my vagina all the time, feels like the baby is pushing down..quite painful!! These pains can go on for weeks..try not to worry about them..its all preperation:) The one thing I have felt in all my pregnancies before going into labour a few hours before...is feeling quite unwell...lightheaded...to the point of having to lie down...nausea. Have this for maybe an hour or so..then 4to5 hours later..labour starts...! But hey thats just me lol
2006-12-07 03:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first child...congrats.....You will know labor from braxton hicks fake labor......Pressure as if yuo have to go do number #2 , along with reoccuring pressure every 3 mins-5 mins on time. the pain will be to where as if you have eaten something bad, or abad case of gas trying to pass through....LOL.....my advice i have 2 and one on the way, try to have the baby without a Epideral shot. cause if you can make it through the labor the delivery is a whiz. The shot can cause back issue for the rest of your life.....and chances to hit the baby. that why they make you sign a release of accident form.......
2006-12-07 03:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are getting ready to go into labor, but it is probably several weeks away still. Good luck to you - it sounds like you are going to end up with back labor which hurts like hell!
2006-12-07 03:26:13 · answer #8 · answered by ilovejolie86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have kids and I will tell you, you problaby have back labor which goes all all around to the front. Dont worry youll be fine. Let us know if its a boy or girl!
2006-12-07 03:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Alyssa C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are not definate signs of labor but unless your water breaks or you start having regular contractions i would say you have 6 weeks to your due date calm down
2006-12-07 03:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by little bit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋