My partner is only 1 day over her due date, but she is getting worried why labour isnt starting. She isnt really feeling anything going on. Does it start very suddenly? Are there any symptoms to look out for that give you a clue it's on its way?
2007-03-24 23:09:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Lots of things could be at work here. Her delivery date could have been miscalculated by a week or two; she could simply be a woman who carries a little longer than average. Forty weeks is just that - an average - and various women carry a little more or a little less. First-time moms are often a little late, as well.
When she passes the mucous plug, that's a good sign that things are at least starting to happen; some women also go through a sudden burst of "nesting" - wanting to clean everything and make everything ready - shortly before going into labor. There aren't really a lot of signs that something is happening until it, well, HAPPENS.
2007-03-24 23:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is going to happen soon now, in a matter of days. Usually, it doesn't start suddenly. It starts very, very gradually, and can last for over 24 hours. A week or so before it starts, she will feel like the muscles around her stomach are stretching (like in a good stretch exercise) from time to time. It isn't painful, but that the sign that the labour will start in a few days.
2007-03-24 23:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by OC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was 2 weeks over my due date when i had my oldest they were going to induce me and i went into labor with her it came quickly and ended just as quickly but i have had two others since then and it wasnt the same every pregnancy there isnt any worry though your doctor should be talking with you soon if she doesnt go into labor within a few days about inducing which isnt as bad or scary as it sounds so relax and get ready for that little bundle of joy it will be here in due time :) and congratulations by the way
2007-03-24 23:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "normal" gestational period of a full term pregnancy is 32 to 42 weeks. Labor can start anytime during those 10 weeks.
2007-03-24 23:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah there are symptoms that show that labor is coming, or has started. Try going to babycenter.com they have a lot of helpful information on this subject. the url for labor signs is under my sources.
2007-03-24 23:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will see the discharge which is little red, she will feel uneasy and have mild pain that is what labour pain is..
i would suggest you to take her for a check up.. as sometimes you dont get the labour pain.. but the doctor gives the artifical pain for delivery.. check out
2007-03-24 23:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by Richa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has she had a show yet? this can be alot of extra mucus, often blood-stained, real weird looking. generally says bubs will be born within 48hours. does she get braxton hicks? make sure u watch them. they can ease into contractions so smoothly she can be almost fully dilated b4 u click on. keep an eye on things and questin even the smallest changes
2007-03-24 23:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by Just Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations :)
First babies are almost always late, so relax.
The whole mucous plug thing is true, and so is the bloody show, and broken waters are hard to miss...
Bhe first sign is usually loose stools or diarrhea. Often it follows a weird burst of compulsive housecleaning.
2007-03-24 23:38:41 · answer #8 · answered by Gina C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could just start out of nowhere. You could take her to the hospital and they will induce labor. Have fun man
2007-03-24 23:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sis just had her babe last week and she says the only clue is cramps with blinding pain
2007-03-25 02:46:18 · answer #10 · answered by tyler g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋