Hormnal change mean imminent birth?

Question

Hi all

just wondering, do you know if hormonal changes, ie - very emotional etc mean that birth of baby is imminent?

by the way incase anyone asks, i know hormones are all over anyway while pregnant, jsut this weekend bin crying at tiniest little thing and had a lovely zit breakout!! ta for answers in advance!

by the way im only 32 weeks so dont really want to go now although was early with daughter.........have had plenty braxton hicks, always had pain for last two month so cant tell about that really!!!

Answer 1

How many weeks are you?

I had my son at 38 weeks and for about 6 days before my moods changed and I became really irritable, also was very restless would pace from room to room not knowing what todo with myself.

So hormones can be an indication of you going into labour soon, also look out for a Show (cervical plug), lower back pain, period like cramps, and Braxton Hicks (practice contractions) these will get stronger and more frequent the nearer to labour you get.

There are a few Old Wifes tales to encourage the start of labour if your at the stage where you have had enough: Spicey Food, Sex, Hot bath.

But at the end of the day the baby will come when it is ready and not before.

I wish you luck xx

Answer 2

Not necessarily. Good indications of imminent birth are a "show" - discharge that shows cervical plug has come loose, contractions or lower back pain, restless feeling, waters breaking.
Hope it all goes well for you.

Answer 3

I think the house will bea a lot calmer - good job we'll still have Marcus though

Answer 4

ahhhh..pregnancy.You don't have to know the hormonal changes.Everyone else will let you know!!LOL!Good luck to you!