i am 40 wks and 1day pregnant and for the third time in the last week experienced a night of regular contractions which dwindled to nothing the following day.this is my fourth child and ive never had this before, im nearly pulling my hair out with the frustration. its very difficult to ignore the contractions as another false alarm as each time i think it may be the real thing, is this a sign of any complications, and any advice on how to get through these sporadic bouts of labour would be much appreciated
2007-02-14 20:55:30 · 5 answers · asked by earthmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
if you're homw, i'd advise that you chekc yourself in to the hospital. it will be safer for you and less stressful for the people that have to rush you to the hospital. they might get frustrated and won't take you seriously when the real thing happens. besides, you're already very close to your due date so i'd think the close you are to medical personnel, the safer it is for you
2007-02-14 21:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by therna 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES!!!
I had pre-labour for about the last 3 weeks with #3 before I finally begged to be induced. Likely the contractions are dilating you a little at a time or at the very least preparing your cervix. Oddly when I was in labour, my early contractions felt pretty much the same as the braxton hicks but quickly took on a completely different sensation.
Good luck, it's such a painstaking process sometimes
2007-02-15 07:20:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How strange, i was gonna ask a similar question. I am 37 weeks +5 days and been have regular contractions since Monday (lost my mucus plug on Sunday) only for them to disappear by morning.. This is my 2ND baby. It has occured to me that maybe there is a problem but i dont really think so. I just think my body wants baby out now but baby doesn't want to come and keeps resisting the onset of real labour.. Last night i was sure it was starting and could not sleep till 3 this morning then finally slept only to wake and... nothing! I know how your feeling.. I am so frustrated i want to cry.. Hope it happens soon for you, as me. Good luck. x
2007-02-15 05:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Charlie m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep on my 3rd pregnancy i went into false labour everyday for the last 4 days .. i kept taking the kids to my mums only for them to dwindle down to nothing ... its frustrating as hell !! and yes it really does feel like the real thing lol ... hope it happens soon ... good luck ! xox
*edit* no its not a sign of anything bad , dont worry ... i was 5 days overdue .... its just sooooo bloody annoying !
2007-02-15 05:05:56 · answer #4 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this cud be braxton hicks contractions this is just preparing u and ur body for the big finale this cud happen regulary b4 the big day. if ur concerned speak to ur midwife who cud then examine u and she will be able to help put ur mind at ease. these braxton hicks can sumtimes be mistaken 4 real contractions.
2007-02-15 09:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋