What are the signs before labor? Teach you how to distinguish false labor

After ten months of pregnancy, many pregnant mothers are waiting for the "little golden melon" in their stomachs to land safely. Therefore, once they find that the body is slightly uncomfortable, they all wonder if the child is reminding them that he (she) is about to come out. There are even many mothers who are about to give birth and blush, rushing into the hospital excitedly and then carrying their luggage back home in dejection. I believe that many pregnant mothers have this experience. In order to avoid the physical decline of pregnant mothers during childbirth, it is very important to master the specific signs before delivery and grasp the characteristics of childbirth. Now let's discuss it in detail!

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There are three major signs of clinical delivery. The first is regular uterine contractions, which are the most important clinical sign. The uterine contractions of pregnant mothers who are really about to give birth are regular and rhythmic, and will become stronger and deeper, from once every 10 minutes at the beginning to once every 3 to 5 minutes, and the duration of uterine contractions will be significantly prolonged, lasting 50 to 60 seconds.

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The second characteristic is water breaking. Pregnant mothers can feel hot liquid flowing out of the vagina, and the flowing amniotic fluid is colorless and transparent. There may be floating objects such as vernix caseosa, but it is not a big deal. Pregnant women cannot control the outflow of amniotic fluid. The family members of the mother also need to observe whether the water breaking has the characteristics of persistence.

Of course, "seeing blood" is a more reliable sign that labor is about to begin, and pregnant mothers and their families need to pay more attention to this. In addition, some pregnant mothers believe that a relaxed abdomen can also be a sign of labor. This may be because the fetus has entered the pregnant mother's pelvis, and the mother will have a feeling of lower abdominal distension, and there will also be frequent urination and bladder compression, so the pressure on the mother's upper abdomen will be reduced. Therefore, some pregnant mothers believe that a relaxed upper abdomen can be one of the signs of labor. Of course, other pregnant mothers have also pointed out that back pain, pelvic pain, and swelling at the base of the thighs are also signs of labor, but the primary sign of labor is still to pay attention to uterine contractions and water breaking.

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False labor is a set of symptoms that are confused with signs of labor. They are similar in appearance, and require pregnant mothers to have more patience and observation to distinguish them!

In terms of uterine contractions, true labor is regular contractions, while false contractions generally tend to be more frequent with increasing gestational weeks, especially in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Their occurrence is mostly accidental and irregular, with no regularity at all. The time interval does not decrease with the onset of contractions, and the intensity of contractions is relatively weak. Some women feel pressure instead of pain. If this feeling and reaction does not seem so strong through slight changes in posture, walking, and activities, it is a manifestation of false labor.

Another thing to note is that many pregnant mothers will be anxious and nervous due to the approaching delivery period, and then confuse the distinction between amniotic fluid and leucorrhea due to their emotions, thus "returning empty-handed". Therefore, pregnant mothers should also pay attention to the distinction between amniotic fluid and leucorrhea. Before delivery, leucorrhea will increase and be relatively viscous, while amniotic fluid is colorless and odorless, and it is not like urine that has color and can be controlled autonomously. If vaginal discharge occurs, pregnant mothers should relax and distinguish carefully to avoid a wasted trip!

I believe that many people will wonder how many days are needed between the two? Generally speaking, there are certain differences between false labor and true labor due to different individuals. Most of them occur about 1 week before the due date, but this is not completely absolute. There are also clinical examples of pregnant mothers giving birth 2 weeks or more after the due date. Therefore, pregnant mothers should maintain a good reputation in the face of labor. Relax your mind, learn to self-regulate production pressure, and avoid frequent irritating uterine contractions due to emotional influence. In addition, the signs of false labor often appear at night, which often affects the normal rest of pregnant mothers and makes the family members of the parturient nervous. Therefore, both parties need to make full preparations for production without excessive worry and fear. In addition, there is no need to over-emphasize that you must see blood before going to the hospital for delivery. In most cases, the patient has backache, falling, a small amount of vaginal bleeding, and gradually the contractions become regular and the water breaks. Some pregnant mothers may not see blood, but when there are the previous symptoms, especially when the contractions are regular and the water breaks, you need to go to the hospital immediately to prepare for production.

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Many pregnant mothers are in a panic after the symptoms of labor appear, so what should they do specifically? Regular uterine contractions will cause pain. At this time, the mother and her family should remain calm and avoid walking around to make the abdominal pain worse. The pregnant mother can choose a suitable posture or use a chair for support. Learning to regulate breathing can help relieve pain symptoms. The pregnant woman's family members accompany her to help divert the mother's attention through talking, communicating, and comforting, so as to avoid excessive attention to the pain of uterine contractions, which may lead to worsening of negative emotions. After the appearance of amniotic fluid, no matter where the mother is, she needs to lie flat to prevent the outflow of amniotic fluid, and prepare sanitary pads and clean underwear in advance to help relieve the mother's psychological discomfort. If the amniotic fluid flows out, she needs to be sent to the hospital for delivery immediately. If a large amount of amniotic fluid flows out, she needs to communicate with medical staff in time. Do not hide the truth, which is very undesirable! Vaginal spotting varies from person to person. If it only appears as thin threads and a small amount, you can stay at home and rest. However, if you find that the amount of bleeding is relatively large, even more than the usual menstrual flow, you need to see a doctor immediately to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

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In general, there are certain confusions and differences between true labor and false labor mainly in terms of uterine contractions, amniotic fluid, and spotting. Pregnant mothers need to read the relevant precautions carefully, stay mentally relaxed when facing labor, and respond reasonably and positively to the labor reactions that occur. The mother’s family members also need to do a good job of assisting in delivery, give the mother more support and encouragement, organize relevant documents and items, and when the signs of labor appear, play the role of supporting the mother’s back during delivery to better welcome the arrival of new life!