What are the signs before a pregnant woman's water breaks?

The rupture of amniotic fluid in a pregnant woman is a sign of labor. At this moment, the pregnant woman is about to give birth, and she must make adequate preparations for delivery. Therefore, for pregnant women who are about to give birth, it is necessary to understand the signs before the amniotic fluid breaks in order to better deal with the amniotic fluid breaks. What are the signs before a pregnant woman’s water breaks? Let’s discuss the interpretation below.

What are the signs before a pregnant woman's water breaks?

The amniotic sac is another name for the amniotic fluid bag of a pregnant woman, which is filled with fluid to protect the fetus from injury. When the amniotic sac ruptures (water breaks), the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman will be discharged. In most cases, the water breaks down shortly before delivery. In most cases, pregnant women experienced amniotic fluid rupture after hospitalization and then entered the delivery room.

When your water breaks, you feel a lot of fluid discharge from your vagina, followed by a gradual outflow; or if you only feel a gradual outflow of fluid without a large amount of outflow, you need to use sanitary pads to absorb the fluid to avoid embarrassing yourself in front of others. If your water breaks, contact your doctor. When you are in labor, your doctor will see you. If your pregnancy is not yet full term, you will also be called into the doctor's office for tests. You may not be ready for labor and delivery, but your doctor doesn't want you to get an infection. If your water breaks, your risk of infection increases.

What are the signs of labor in pregnant women?

1. Periodic uterine contractions: Uterine contractions are not regular at first, but gradually turn into periodic uterine contractions, and the contraction force becomes stronger and stronger. As the labor progresses, uterine contractions can last up to 1 minute, and in the chronic phase can be reduced to 1 to 2 minutes.

2. The amniotic fluid breaks, and clear liquid is suddenly discharged from the vagina, sometimes containing vernix caseosa or meconium, which is called "rupture of amniotic fluid." The rupture of amniotic fluid usually occurs after regular uterine contractions begin and before the baby is delivered. Pregnant women whose water breaks should see a doctor first to prevent umbilical cord prolapse from seriously endangering the fetus. Normally, labor will occur naturally within 24 hours after the amniotic fluid breaks.

3. Spotting during pregnancy During labor, a small amount of strong mucus is discharged from the vagina, which is called "spotting during pregnancy". Spotting during pregnancy is a relatively reliable sign that labor is about to begin. If there is a lot of bleeding or bloody water, you should go to the hospital for a physical examination immediately.

4. Increased urination frequency: Ten days after delivery, the presenting part descends into the pelvis, and the fundus of the uterus also descends, compressing the bladder, which reduces the bladder's urine storage capacity and increases urination frequency.

5. Feeling of the fetus descending: As the fetal head descends to the pelvis, the fundus of the uterus also descends. Most pregnant women feel that the upper abdomen is more comfortable than before, their appetite increases, and their breathing becomes more cheerful.