What are the symptoms of approaching delivery?

Girls will have many physical symptoms before they give birth. We need to go to the hospital in time to prepare for delivery. Some people are giving birth for the first time and are not very familiar with these symptoms, so they are always flustered and frightened when facing these situations, and cannot face life normally, so mothers should have some understanding of their own physical signs. Go to the hospital immediately when you are about to give birth. So, what are the symptoms of approaching delivery?

1. Reduction of upper abdominal pressure: First-time mothers may experience this change 1-2 weeks before delivery. At this time, because the fetal head descends into the pelvis, the pressure in the abdominal cavity gradually decreases, the upper abdomen is liberated, the expectant mother's breathing becomes lighter, and her appetite increases.

2. Lower abdominal distension: As the fetal head moves downward, the pressure on the bladder, rectum and other tissues below the uterus further increases. Expectant mothers may often have a noticeable feeling of distension, and experience discomfort such as frequent urination and back pain.

3. False labor: It usually occurs 1-2 weeks before delivery. Common symptoms include irregular labor, short duration, and long intervals. The expectant mother will feel tightness in the stomach and abdominal pain. False labor usually does not last more than 30 seconds and is not strong. The pain caused is mainly concentrated in the lower abdomen, and a small dose of sedatives can suppress it.

4. True uterine contractions: The contractions are irregular at first, then increase in strength, last longer each time, and shorten in intervals, and then slowly become regular. Waves of abdominal pain come over the expectant mother, and the pain increases, indicating that delivery is imminent.

5. Seeing blood: It often occurs within 24-48 hours before delivery. Some sticky liquid mixed with blood will flow out of the expectant mother's lower body. This is a major signal that delivery is imminent. However, if you find bright red blood flowing out of your vagina, or the amount of bleeding exceeds the normal menstrual period, it is not a normal sign of labor. It may be caused by an accident such as placenta previa or placental abruption, and you need to seek medical attention immediately.

6. Rupture of membranes: As uterine contractions gradually intensify, the pressure in the uterus increases, the cervix gradually opens, and the fetus descends, causing the amniotic sac to rupture naturally and the amniotic fluid to flow out of the mother's vagina. Once the water breaks, delivery of the baby will begin soon.