i am 41 weeks and a day and i think i lost my mucous plug today.. was kinda icky.... and ive been cramping up all day and my lower back is killing me.... this was after last night when i felt like someone was sticking a knife up my gina and poking me...... how long do you think until labor?? i need advice or opinions.... anyone have this happen>?
2007-09-12 09:19:43 · 19 answers · asked by nikki marie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Call your doctor. It could be "back labor," which means the baby is turned around.
2007-09-12 09:24:07 · answer #1 · answered by §αғịỳỳẩ² Ẫ†нэậ†ị 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
When you lose your mucus plug, it may be a little or a lot of gel like material. It will may be in a glob, stringy or just wetness. The mucus plug is clear to yellow-brownish in color, but may also be pinkish.
Losing your mucus plug does not necessarily mean you are in labor. This can occur up to two weeks before labor begins. This can also occur right as labor is beginning. You will have to wait and see if you have any other signs of labor. Such as your water breaks or you begin to have contractions.
If you are worried, ring the hospital maternity unit, where you will be having your baby.
2007-09-12 11:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i,ve had a labour that started like this i had baby around 12 hours later.if your at all worried call your midwife she,ll just put your mind at ease and give you advice.good luck with the birth and congratulations in advance for your new arrival.ps don,t start getting all worked up and stressed about the back pains a lot of women go through there labour with the pains in there back it doesn,t have to mean baby has turned.i always wait until contractions have started and are about half hour apart before i go in hospital(i,ve had 4 kids),but if waters break go straight away,unless you live miles away give yourself more time .give the midwife a call just so she knows whats going on and that you could be going in tonight.
2007-09-12 09:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep definitely sounds like you're labour has started!!
You don't have to go to hospital until you want to though. You might find your more relaxed at home for a bit - have a walk about for a bit, have something to eat to get your strength up for later or perhaps have a warm bath or even a little sleep!!
Good luck - hope it goes well, you'll soon see your beautiful baby
2007-09-12 09:42:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good news you are in labor..
the bad news you still have a fair ways to go i would make sure you are all packed for the hospital, call your Doctor, go for a long walk, eat a good meal (once you get to the hospital they wont let you eat any more) have a bath and try to relax.
Good luck it won't be long now
2007-09-12 09:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by Finchy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can tell you how long. It would be a good idea to get your bag ready, list of phone numbers etc, make sure your birth partner is aware and knows what to do and try and get some sleep. Your baby will come soon and you will know when its on its way. (might be good to have waterproof sheet on bed!)
If you cant sleep try listening to whatever music you want.
Either rest, read, watch tv.
Or get busy and move around, dance etc.
Go with whatever feels right for you.
Good luck.
2007-09-12 12:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by happyearthmother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds good for you. I had back labor also. Does it come in waves or constant. If it is constant you need to call the hospital and see if you should go in. If it is waves you should start timing them so you can let the Dr. know. Good luck!!
2007-09-12 09:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sippy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like labor to me. Call the doctor
2007-09-12 10:32:56 · answer #8 · answered by Brocks Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooo! how exciting! baby is a comin!!! sounds like pre labour, i had a plug every day for 3 days, i always thought that you only have one plug but apparently you keep making it! however i did not have the pains with it. i got them a few days later. sounds like a back to back pre labour and your body is trying to turn the baby so it can go into proper labour. if baby is back to back ( like mine was) i thoroughly recommend an epidural, don't feel like you have to be a martyr!
good luck and congratulations!
2007-09-12 09:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by JENNY B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I list mone 4 weeks before going into labor. Looks like it will be really soon for you though. Good luck.
2007-09-12 09:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my son at 33 weeks gest, I had a "coach" with him the day till now my waters broke. i'm now 38 weeks with my 2d and that i had a "coach" 2 weeks interior the previous and regardless of the undeniable fact that am now no longer in labour!!! each and every being pregnant is distinctive. good good fortune x
2016-11-10 06:22:50 · answer #11 · answered by baskette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋