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My First Labour

How do you know that you are in real labour or are you just experiencing false labour? Let’s look at these signs of labour to have a better understanding of your situation.

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Know when you are in labour

No.Signs and Symptoms That You Are Close to LabourActual LabourFalse Labour
1.Lightening

  • Your stomach seems “dropped”.
  • Baby’s head is engaged in your pelvis.
  • You breathe more easily and urinate more frequently.
Contractions

  • Progressively stronger, more regular and more frequent.
  • Lasts longer, peaks and reduces.
Lightenings

  • Irregular and doesn’t get worse or eases over time.
  • Low intensity and short in duration.
2.Increased Braxton-Hicks Contractions
Irregular contractions – strong but not painful.
Pain

  • Abdomen and lower back, spreading to legs.
  • Confined to lower abdomen and groin, rather than lower back.
Pain
3.Increased Vaginal Discharges
Creamy white discharge that begins in the middle part of pregnancy.
Bloody Show
Release of blood streaked mucus plug.
4.Weight Loss
1-1.5kg weight loss due to shift of body fluids.
Rupture of foetal membrane
Gushing or trickling of amniotic fluid.
5.Decreased Baby’s Activity
Baby will move less to conserve energy for delivery.
6.Nesting Instinct
Burst of energy as you prepare for baby’s arrival.
7.Lingering back pain

 

Seek medical attention if the following symptoms occur

1.You are bleeding vaginally.
2.Your water broke – Fluid is green, brown, yellow or anything besides clear or pinkish.
3.Baby IS NOT moving.
4.You feel something is wrong.
5.You can’t stop vomiting.
6.Experiencing unbearable abdominal pain.
7.Have the urge to push.
8.Sudden onset of:

  • Swelling of face, hands or feet.
  • Severe Headaches
  • Visual problems

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