![]() Some women experience regular contractions for a few days right before labor becomes active. A nagging back pain could very much be a sign of early labor.īraxton Hicks are normal throughout pregnancy, and count as “warm-up” for labor. Contractions are not felt through the abdomen as most women expect, but instead wrap around the lower back. Like I said, mucus plugs typically mean nothing however, if you are nearing your due date, a lost plug could mean labor is near!Ī ‘sunny-side-up’ baby causes back labor. It is also a great time to rest and let the body store energy for the journey of labor that is coming. It is time to start preparing for labor and getting any last minute things done. ![]() There is no need to rush anywhere at this moment, or even call your doctor (unless you are pre-term). While contractions and labor may not begin right away, you do know that you will be having your baby soon. (Some people swear that the act of doing the purging, the squatting, bending, and lifting may trigger labor.) It hits you like a brick wall, this need to clean out the pantry and refrigerator, drop everything at goodwill, and scrub everything clean. Some people call this ‘nesting,’ but I feel like nesting occurs much earlier in pregnancy. At 36.6 weeks pregnant and not a single contraction, I should have listened to my gut, and called my midwife to let her know I was having these feelings. I actually laughed at myself because there was no reason to think that. I remember standing there with my eyes closed thinking I was in labor. I had the urge to order a large spicy pizza because I was too tired to cook that day (with 3 kids already, this wasn’t unusual), and I needed to stand under a hot shower. There may be absolutely no reason to think you are in labor, EXCEPT a gut feeling. There may not be any physical sign – nothing you can put your finger on. I did, and I birthed a baby on the bedroom floor before my midwife could arrive. Labor may begin on a day that you have sworn it wouldn’t because of how ‘normal’ you felt all day. The day may play out just as every day has before. Simply put, there can be absolutely nothing that signals labor is close. In all actuality, every impending labor sign can be disproven, but there are some that have a bit more truth to them.ġ3 Signs of Impending Labor #1 A Perfect day
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