8 Early Labor Signs to Keep In Mind

Posted 2023-06-20 12:27:39

Here is our pregnancy guide that explains some early signs and symptoms to look out for:

Nesting

Some women may feel a sudden burst of energy and the urge to prepare the house for the baby's arrival. Moms also feel a strong drive to complete tasks like cleaning and organizing everything around the house as a part of their nesting instinct.

Lightening

First-time moms can experience lightning, where they experience their baby dropping into their pelvis. Because of this, you will have to urinate often as the baby's head is pressing against your bladder. Lightning doesn't occur in subsequent pregnancies.

Cramps

It is one of the important labour pain symptoms, as you may feel pain in the lower back and groin. It happens because your body is changing, and your muscles are stretching. These cramps sometimes come with mild contractions. It is better only to take the prescribed painkiller during pregnancy.

Dilating Cervix

An "effacement" process starts as you approach your pregnancy due date when your cervix starts to soften and thin out. Going into labour without any significant changes in the cervix is also completely normal. Around week 36, your doctor may start monitoring your cervix and your baby's position.

Losing joints

When pregnant, your body releases a pregnancy hormone called "Relaxin", which plays an important role in loosening your ligaments. This results in clumsiness in moms. As the labour approaches, you can feel your joints less tight. This way, your body can stretch, and your pelvis is ready for the baby's arrival.

Diarrhea

All the muscles in your body begin to relax, including the muscles in the rectum. It leads to labour diarrhoea and the discomfort caused by the pregnancy.

Conclusion

As you move towards the end of your pregnancy, it's natural to be excited and anxious about the signs of labour. But suppose you experience any signs of labour and are less than 37 weeks pregnant. In that case, contacting your doctor is important, as they could indicate preterm or early labour in pregnancy.

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