Having children is a complex and exciting process. The expectant mother will probably experience the most powerful emotions. Most women prefer to prepare for this sacrament in advance. But how to recognize the signs of an approaching birth, especially for those who have to experience this process for the first time? It is very important to study them in advance in order to consult a doctor in time and arrive at the hospital. As a rule, childbirth begins gradually. So, what are the symptoms of labor onset?
1 . Lower back pain . By nature, this pain resembles the one that accompanies menstruation. It will gradually increase. Be sure to tell your doctor or nurse about it. You will be examined and the position of the fetus will be determined.
2. Weight loss and a change in appetite . Due to hormonal changes, appetite is significantly reduced. The fetus especially presses on the pelvic organs, in particular, on the rectum and bladder. In this regard, frequent urination and bowel movements occur. In this case, we can say that the first signs of childbirth are observed in a woman: the body is cleansed and removes all unnecessary. Do not confuse this process with indigestion, in which the stomach hurts.
3. Change in fetal behavior . You may notice that the child is silent. He became very cramped, and the stiff muscles of the uterus prevented him from moving.
4. The omission of the abdomen. This is due to the passage of the child into the pelvic area. A pregnant woman may notice better breathing, better digestion, and no heartburn. The omission can occur both a few weeks before childbirth, and immediately before them.
5. Contractions . The signs of an approaching birth may be different, but this one is the most obvious. Thanks to contractions, the cervix opens and fetal passage becomes possible. Initially, they are repeated every 15-20 minutes, then the interval is reduced to 3-4 minutes. They are accompanied by severe pain in the lower abdomen and back. In order to muffle pain and help a woman in childbirth, doctors give injections of painkillers or put droppers.
6. Departure of the mucous plug . As a rule, this happens before childbirth (during contractions) or a day before them. Highlighting pink or yellow can be found on underwear.
7. Water discharge . These are also true signs of an approaching birth. Amniotic fluid rupture occurs, and as a result, the discharge of water. After this, childbirth begins within 24 hours. Water can drain in different ways: for someone at a time, for someone gradually.
If at this time you are still not in the hospital, urgently go there. Since the mucous plug is no longer there, nothing protects your baby from infections.
Be sure to pay attention to the smell and color of the water. If everything is in order, then they should be transparent and odorless. If you notice a bloody or green tint, an unpleasant odor - immediately inform your doctor! This may indicate oxygen starvation or some other complications for you and the fetus.
In women giving birth to a second and subsequent children, often the water leaves before the onset of labor.
8. The soft neck . The level of prostaglandins in the body of a woman in labor increases sharply, which helps to soften the cervix. This can only be detected by a doctor when examining a pregnant woman.
The signs of an approaching birth must be known to every woman in order to seek help in time and not endanger themselves and the child. Each pregnancy, as well as the birth process, proceeds strictly individually. Many note all of the above symptoms. However, some of them you can not but notice, while others simply do not pay attention.
One thing is certain: nature, creating a female body, provided for everything, including procreation. Trust in your feelings and instincts, they probably will not fail.