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

In the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus grows more and more rapidly, so the amniotic fluid in the mother's body will decrease, and the space for the fetus to move will be relatively reduced, so the fetal movement in the mother's body will also be significantly reduced. This is an important sign that a pregnant woman is about to give birth. So what are the specific signs? Let’s take a look.

First of all, the first aspect is the baby's fetal movement. As long as you feel it 10 times within 2 hours, you can relax. Or you can count for 1 hour at a fixed time every day. If the number of fetal movements is within the average value, you can rest assured. On the contrary, if the number of fetal movements increases or decreases by more than half, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The second aspect is that the sticky plug that blocks the cervix during pregnancy will flow out before delivery. The mucus mixes with the bleeding from the cervical canal wall and is red, so we call it "red show." This is a signal that the uterus is beginning to expand and is a reliable sign of impending delivery. According to statistics, contractions will begin within one week after spotting.

The third aspect is labor pain, which is caused by the strong contraction of the uterus, which causes temporary hypoxia and triggers the release of pain factors. Usually, the mother feels abdominal pain, waist pain or back pain. Starting two weeks before delivery, uterine contractions will cause pregnant women to feel abdominal pain. If the pain gradually intensifies, the intervals become shorter, and the duration becomes longer, it indicates that delivery is imminent.

However, we cannot ignore the most critical step, which is the breaking of the pregnant woman's amniotic fluid. At this time, we should let the pregnant woman lie down slowly in a supine position, and then send the pregnant woman to the hospital for delivery as quickly as possible. After arriving at the hospital, the doctor will give us appropriate treatment or decide whether to perform such operations such as delivery depending on the contraction of our uterus.