is this labore?

Question

ok, im 37 weeks prego and for a few days now i have ben leaking this nasty boogi like stuff.
also i feel like evry thing inside me droped way low,and now when i walk it hurts. and i have this nasty pain in my pelvis.
and a verry sharp lower back pain. but my baby is still moving around all the time.
could this be early labore? or does this happen to a lot of prego people?

Answer 1

Not labour yet, but your body is getting ready. It could be a couple of days or a couple of weeks.

Answer 2

I think that's labor, sweetie!

The leaking is probably the mucus membrane, or plug.
Which, even if you're not in labor, still means to get to the hospital asap, because if you've lost that plug, your baby is open to infections, not to mention you!!


This taken from the link at the end:

When should I call my doctor or midwife?
Toward the end of your pregnancy, your practitioner should give you a clear set of guidelines for when it's time to let her know that you're having contractions and at what point she'll want you to go to the hospital or birth center. These instructions will depend on your individual situation — whether you have pregnancy complications or are otherwise considered high-risk, whether this is your first baby, and practical matters like how far you live from the hospital or birth center — and your caregiver's personal preference (some prefer an early heads-up).

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, she'll probably have you wait to come in until you've been having contractions that last for about a minute each, coming every five minutes for about an hour. (You time a contraction from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next one.) As a rule, if you're high-risk, she'll want to hear from you earlier in labor.

Don't be afraid to call if the signs aren't clear but you think the time may have come. Doctors and midwives are used to getting calls from women who aren't sure whether they're in labor and need guidance. It's part of their job. And the truth is, your practitioner can tell a lot by the tone and tenor of your voice, so verbal communication helps. She'll want to know how close together your contractions are, how long each one lasts, how strong they are (she'll note whether you can talk through a contraction), and any other symptoms you may have.

Finally, whether or not your pregnancy has been problem-free up to now, be sure to call your practitioner right away (and if you can't reach her, head for the hospital) in the following situations:
• Your water breaks or you suspect that you're leaking amniotic fluid. Tell your practitioner if it's yellow, brown, or greenish, because this signals the presence of meconium, your baby's first stool, and is sometimes a sign of fetal stress. It's also important to let her know if the fluid looks bloody.

• You notice that your baby's less active.

• You have vaginal bleeding (unless it's just bloody show — mucus with a spot or streak of blood), fever, severe headaches, vision changes, or abdominal pain.

• You start having contractions before 37 weeks or you have any other signs of preterm labor.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/181.html


Good luck, and congratulations!

Answer 3

You are losing the start of the mucus plug - you'll know when you've lost it all when you see a pinkish or reddish mucus clump in the toilet. However, you can lose this up to two weeks before you give birth and it's all fine.

Yep, the baby dropped. Your body is getting ready for the baby to come out. The pains, however, may or may not be labor. I had the hip pain - sucks, doesn't it? That lasted me a week before the baby was born.

Sharp back pain that comes in regular intervals can be labor.

As you getting a tightening of your whole stomach?

You can always go to the hospital about this - worst they can do is send you home, telling you it isn't labor. Best it can be is that it's time for the baby to come!

I'd call your doctor and ask him or her - or call the hospital and see what they have to say about it.

And congrats - you're gong to be a mommy very soon!

Answer 4

Oh my lord finally someone else this is exactly how I feel and I have a pressure in my back it is beyond uncomfortable though when I called down there they said that it sounds normal but everything I have read says early labor now since I felt like an idiot for calling I dont want to again until I know for sure but if you have a doctor( I'm hoping you do ) call down to the hospital and explain your symptoms. Mine is still moving as well but everyone of those I have too ( Im 36 weeks ). Good luck though and soon you'll have him/her there =]

Answer 5

OK, most likely, you are having round ligament syndrome and Braxton-Hicks, but you really should go in. Call your practitioner's after-hours number or the maternity ward in your hospital and head in. At this point, it is worth the wasted trip to be sure you are not in labor or something else isn't wrong. And for the record, Yahoo! is not the place for this type of question, for the next two weeks (or days if you are in labor) you should always call the doc if there is a question.

Answer 6

ok the boogi like stuff is what they often call a "show"
By the feeling you describe the head may have engaged, it will feel as if your bubs head is pressing on your bladder. the sharp lower back pain may be a contraction.some women with high pain thresholds don't realise they are in labour until the head crowns.Get yourself to the dr or ring the hospital where u are booked in for advice.I fyour water breaks ,definatley get yourself to the hospital

Answer 7

You may be having Braxton-Hicks Labor Pains. These are called false-labor pains or contractions. As labor gets closer, these pains may get stronger and closer together. You will know they are not true labor pains because they go away when you walk around or rest. They often go away when you try to sleep. Braxton-Hicks pains are usually felt in your abdomen but not in your back.

Answer 8

This happens to a lot of pregnant women. I was 3cm dialated and 75% effaced for 3 weeks and then I still had to be induced.

Answer 9

I JUST HAD A BABY AND I STARTED DOING THAT LIKE 3 DAYS BEFORE I WENT INTO LABOR. I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK WITH LABOR AND YOUR NEW BABY

Answer 10

It sound to be as though you are in early labor. Consult your practitioner right away! Don't delay it, you may be sorry!