As pregnancy progresses, most women want birth to occur as quickly as possible. Carrying this considerable load is a difficult task, and all the changes that occur during this period are quite difficult to bear.
When the time comes, there are several sure signs that labor is already in progress. Who are they?
Back pain
Not that the rest of the time back pain is absent, but when labor begins, it will increase. It feels like a throbbing pain that comes and goes like a contraction. It is right to go to the hospital immediately, because if the pains are strong and persistent, this may be a signal of breech birth, which requires immediate medical attention.
General malaise
Sometimes you just feel bad. This is how you will feel in the early stages of labor. Sometimes the symptoms can even resemble the malaise of a flu infection. Remember to drink enough fluids and stay well hydrated.
Smudge
Blood may be slightly pink, it may also be rust colored. Sometimes it's even pure bright red blood. This is a sign that the cervix is dilating to make way for the coming fetus. Her walls thin to prepare for the expulsion of the placenta.
Appearance of mucus
The cervix is connected to the mucous membrane by a tissue that protects the baby from the entry of various potentially dangerous organisms. As the opening begins to enlarge, some of this soft tissue is released in the form of thick mucus.
You will notice how quickly these changes occur. Shortly after, the amniotic sac bursts.
Diarrheic stools
Loose stools are caused by prostaglandin, which increases during labor. It softens the tissues so that the fetus can come out more easily. But it also affects the musculature of the intestines, since they are also located nearby. Labor is usually a matter of hours.
Contracts
They are the clearest sign that it is time to give birth. The birth has just begun. They occur when the cervix dilates to provide an accessible path for the baby to exit the birth canal.
