i'm 38 weeks and have been having for the last 2 days
backpain
tummy pain
feel like throwing up
alittle number 2s
braxton hicks
presher in my bowel and pubic bone
i went to the hospital yesterday they put the machine on me that checks for contractions but the doctor didn't check to see if anything was happening down there i think she should have but didn't. i got told to go home and have a penadol and that was it i can't have a normal birth i am book for a c-setion next week on the 18th this is my third child but can't remember what it is like only bits of it and it would be great if anyone could help me out thanks.
2007-10-11 18:00:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Top 5 Signs of Labor
1. Bloody Show
Bloody show is a pink, brown or red tinged mucous that can be found when wiping while going to the bathroom or sometimes on your sanitary pad or underwear. This is a sign that your cervix is changing by dilating, thinning or moving forward in preparation for labor. Don't be fooled! You can also see this after sex or a vaginal exam in late pregnancy - this isn't the same thing. Time to labor? Varies from hours to weeks.
2. Mucous Plug
The cervix is "plugged" with a thick piece of mucous that helps protect your baby during pregnancy by blocking the entrance to the uterus. As your cervix changes and dilates, part of the mucous plug can be released. How much you see depends on how quickly these changes occur. You might only notice an increase in discharge or you may find the whole "plug" at once during a trip to the bathroom. Time to labor? Weeks to hours.
3. Loose Stools
Loose stools are nature's way of preparing your body for labor. It helps clean your system out and make room for your baby in the vagina. (Remember the vagina and rectum are only a thin piece of skin apart.) Time to labor? Usually only a matter of a day or hours.
4. Contractions
Contractions are what helps the cervix to dilate and open for your baby to be born. Many women will have contractions through out the end of their pregnancy. The difference between labor contractions and prelabor are the strength, frequency and intensity of labor contractions. Labor contractions get stronger, longer and closer together.
5. Back Ache
A back ache that seems to come and go may be a sign of labor. Usually this is really contractions that you're feeling in your back. If your back ache becomes constant or changes, you may be experiencing back labor, usually caused by the position of your baby.
My personal advise would be to get checked out. Only a medical professional will be able to tell you for sure if you are in labor or not, and sometimes even they are wrong (especially if you have difficulties dilating thus being the need for the c section)
Hope this helps. Good luck. And most of all CONGRATULATIONS!
2007-10-11 19:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by JessiB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go back to the hospital and ask for a second opinion. It sounds like you are getting close to going into labor. If you feel like the time is right ask if you can have your c-section done now instead of going into labor. Congratulations!
2007-10-11 18:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by deepwoods79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the hospital, and insist on anwers, you are entitled to that. Be your own advocate. If not take someone who will help you. Dont let the staff or doctor push, no pun intended, you around. You can be firm.
2007-10-11 18:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you may be getting close. Since all this is common in the last couple months it's hard to say for sure. At this stage, they should be checking your cervix weekly!
2007-10-11 18:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by busemomme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the symptons persist go back to your g.p and tell them you want a second opinion cause yes they should of looked down there weather your havin a booked c-section or not
2007-10-11 18:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are signs of pre labor, you body is getting prepared for the big day.
2007-10-11 18:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by LILAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, but if your water has not broken then you are not yet in labour but you sound like you are getting there, be ready to go to the hospital, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2007-10-11 18:05:14 · answer #7 · answered by rcasays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur getting close but this could go on 4 a month.
2007-10-11 18:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by sweet_happy_couple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you will eventually go into labor
but if you are going to have a c-section, you don't need to wait, just get it done.
2007-10-11 18:03:07 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL THE OB
2007-10-11 18:03:07 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋