What are the signs that a pregnant woman is about to give birth?

It is very hard for women to be pregnant. Many people hope to give birth quickly. For new pregnant mothers, the symptoms before delivery are very important. Most women are afraid that they do not know the preparations before delivery, which will have some impact on the baby. In fact, mothers have some symptoms before delivery. So what are the signs that a mother is about to give birth? The following introduces the signs before delivery.

What are the signs of a pregnant woman about to give birth?

1. The fundus of the uterus descends: About two weeks before delivery, the fundus of the uterus of a primipara will descend. At this time, the upper abdomen will feel relaxed, and breathing will become smoother than before. The uncomfortable feeling of stomach pressure will be relieved a lot, and the appetite will also increase accordingly.

2. There is a feeling of oppression in the lower abdomen: Due to descent, the part that will be exposed first during delivery has already descended to the entrance of the pelvis, so the lower abdomen feels heaviness and there is compression on the bladder. At this time, you will feel back pain and leg pain, difficulty walking, and frequent urination.

3. Spotting: In the last few weeks of pregnancy, cervical secretions increase and the patient notices an increase in leucorrhea. Also, due to the separation of the fetal membrane at the endometrium and the uterine wall, there is a small amount of bleeding. This bleeding mixes with the uterine mucus plug and is discharged from the vagina, which is called red show. Showing blood is a relatively reliable sign that labor is about to begin. If the amount of bleeding is greater than usual, you should consider whether there is any abnormality. It may be placental abruption and you need to go to the hospital for examination immediately.

4. Regular abdominal cramps: The pain usually lasts for 30 seconds, with an interval of 10 minutes. Later, the pain duration gradually increases and the interval time shortens, which is called regular labor pains.

Precautions for pregnant women who are about to give birth

When you are about to give birth, you should pay attention to getting more rest, and proper exercise can help with delivery. At this time, you should be especially careful not to fall. Try to have your family members around you and don’t go out alone.

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1. If the expectant mother sees spotting first and there is only a small amount of blood, there is no need to be too anxious. Let her take a quick bath and wash her hair. But if it is the second baby or the amount of blood is large, bathing is not recommended and you need to send her to the hospital immediately.

2. If you have contractions, your belly may become hard at first, or you may have lower back pain, a feeling of abdominal distention, etc. These are all signs of uterine contractions, which are also signs of delivery. Don't be afraid.

3. When the contractions occur every 3 to 5 minutes and are particularly severe, it means that the expectant mother is about to give birth and the amniotic fluid is about to break. Special attention should be paid at this time.

4. When the expectant mother's labor pains are not severe, you can accompany her to climb stairs, walk more, and chat with other pregnant women around her. This will help divert her attention, relieve pain, and help her relax physically and mentally.

5. Be sure to tell expectant mothers not to scream and shout because of the unbearable pain. Screaming and shouting will not only fail to win the doctor's attention, but will also cause the doctor to scold her and waste their energy, resulting in inability to give birth naturally.

6. When the expectant mother is experiencing uterine contractions, you should comfort her as much as possible and make her feel relaxed. You can tell her some good things to distract her and let her believe in herself and that she will be able to give birth smoothly.

7. Be sure to prepare chocolate for the expectant mother. Ten minutes before delivery, you can give her some chocolate so that she can have more physical strength and energy during the delivery process. It is best to have large pieces or bars, which are crisp and easy to eat.

8. During the entire labor process, the expectant mother should be reminded to drink more water and go to the toilet frequently. Even if it is a single room, she should find a toilet where she can squat. This will help expand the cervix.

9. During the whole process, you must cooperate with the doctor and don't be anxious. Especially after entering the delivery room, it is important to take deep breaths and exhale long on the delivery bed. Cooperating well with the midwife can protect the vagina and perineum, and avoid episiotomy and tearing.