Signs of Labor Pains
December 15, 2008
With the approaching of due date, all you and your family thinks is about labor pains followed by a coming of new life. However, there are times when you might have fake labor pains and also when you experience labor pains much before your expected date. Generally, every mother will have a different experience to share. However, there are certain signs or symptoms which can be classified under labor pain. Being aware of such signs will help you in appropriate recognizing of your labor pain so as to have a much safer and smoother delivery.
One of the first signs of labor might be a sensation that the baby is sitting deeper into your pelvis. This process is known as lightening and you can also notice some space between your breast and abdomen. This new position of the baby will put more pressure on your bladder and thus you might be visiting the bathroom more frequently. You can also find your legs and feet swelling and feeling sore putting restriction on your movement. Contractions are the most common symptom depicting labor. You should keep a track of the intensity, duration and frequency of these contractions. True contractions last for more than 30 seconds at first and then get progressively longer.
However, false contractions vary in length and intensity. Thus, keeping a check on your contractions can help. If your labor pain continues to come at five minute intervals, then it may imply the nearness of due date. Another symptom of your going into labor pain is that of back pain. Cramps and lower back pain in particular can be a signal of approaching time. Though water breaking cannot be taken as a sure shot sign of labor, it can accompany or signal you’re going into labor. Also, labor is often preceded by an appearance of bloody discharge from the vagina.
By being aware of labor signs, one can prepare oneself on time and have a much safer and successful delivery.
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