Expectant mothers, are you both expecting and nervously waiting for the arrival of your baby? The signs before labor are important things that every expectant mother needs to know in advance. Today, let's talk about those "signals" before childbirth to help you be fully prepared for the arrival of your little life!
First of all,The most common pre-labor sign is uterine contractions。Contractions are contractions in the uterus in preparation for labor, and they gradually become regular and intense. At first, contractions may be just mild abdominal discomfort, but over time, they become more frequent and intense. When the interval between contractions is gradually shortened to 5 to 10 minutes and lasts longer than 30 seconds, which means that labor may be about to begin.
In addition to contractions,Redness is also one of the common signs before labor. Redness refers to the appearance of a small amount of bloody discharge, usually caused by the cervix beginning to thin and dilate, causing the fetal membranes near the cervical opening to separate from the uterine wall. Redness usually occurs 24-48 hours before delivery, but it can begin to appear several days before. If the amount of red seen is not large and the color is lighter, then expectant mothers do not need to worry too much, just keep an eye and wait for further symptoms.
In addition,Water breakage is also an important sign of labor。Water breakage refers to the rupture of fetal membranes and the flow of amniotic fluid from **. Once the water breaks, the mother-to-beLie down immediately and elevate your buttocks to reduce the loss of amniotic fluid, and go to the hospital as soon as possible to wait for delivery。Because after the water breaks, the fetus loses the protection of the amniotic fluid and is prone to infection or other complications.
In addition to the above three main signs, pre-deliveryOther symptoms may also occur, such as a feeling of fetal decline and frequent urination。Fetal descent refers to the lowering of the fetus at the entrance to the pelvis, making the expectant mother feel relaxed in the upper abdomen and breathing smoothly, and may be accompanied by mild backache. Frequent urination, on the other hand, is caused by the fetus descending and compressing the bladder.
Of course, the signs of labor may vary for each expectant mother, some may only experience one or both of these symptoms, while others may experience multiple symptoms at the same time. Therefore, expectant mothers must be aware of and familiar with these signs in advance so that they can make accurate judgments before giving birth.
Finally, I would like to remind all expectant mothers that they must maintain a good attitude and mood before giving birth to avoid excessive tension and anxiety. At the same time, it is also necessary to make adequate preparations, including preparing a waiting bag and choosing a suitable delivery hospital.