Pregnancy signs of labor

Pregnant mothers are very concerned about the due date. But everyone knows that the due date is not very accurate, and many pregnant mothers will give birth early or late. Generally speaking, the delivery process for pregnant mothers takes a long time, so if it is not a caesarean section, they will not be able to reach the delivery room in time. Therefore, at this time, it is very important to know the signs of delivery in the late pregnancy.

Seeing blood. Within 24-28 hours before delivery, the cervix begins to move, the fetal membrane near the internal os of the cervix separates from the uterine wall, the capillaries rupture, and a small amount of blood is discharged through the vagina and mixed with the mucus in the cervical canal and discharged. This bloody mucus that flows out of the vagina is commonly known as spotting.

Water breaks. As delivery approaches, uterine contractions intensify and the pressure in the uterine cavity increases, causing the amniotic sac to rupture and the clear yellowish amniotic fluid in the sac to flow out. Generally, delivery will occur soon after the water breaks. At this time, the expectant mother should be sent to the hospital for delivery in a lying position immediately. Never stand upright or sit up to avoid the umbilical cord from falling out and causing serious consequences.

stomach ache. Generally, about 2 weeks before delivery, expectant mothers will experience irregular abdominal tightness and pain, which is uterine contraction. This type of irregular uterine contraction usually does not exceed half a minute and may be reduced or stopped after rest. It is called false labor. If the abdominal pain gradually intensifies, lasts longer, the intervals become shorter and shorter, and the abdominal pain becomes more severe, it indicates that delivery is imminent. The signs of labor, such as spotting, are very obvious and cannot be ignored, but there are some less obvious signs that should not be ignored either.

Increased vaginal discharge. During pregnancy, sticky secretions accumulate at the cervical opening. Because they are very sticky, they usually act like a plug, blocking the cervical opening. When labor approaches, the cervix swells and the plug is no longer effective, so secretions will flow out. This phenomenon often occurs a few days before or just before delivery.

I feel like the baby is going to fall out. This is a reaction that the baby's head has sunk into the mother's pelvis. This usually happens a week or hours before delivery.

Watery liquid flows out or appears in a spurt. If a trickle or spurt of watery fluid comes out of the vagina, this means that the amniotic membrane has ruptured. This phenomenon often occurs a few hours before or near delivery.

Regular cramps and back pain. This rhythmic cramping and pain is caused by the alternating contraction and relaxation of the uterus. Pain is inevitable due to the enlargement of the cervix and the delivery of the baby from the reproductive tract. As labor approaches, these contraction pains will intensify. This phenomenon usually occurs at the beginning of labor.