First signs of childbirth

All the long nine months the woman who expects the baby collects information about how to give birth, how to behave properly during childbirth and, of course, what are the first signs of the beginning of labor. The closer the term of birth, the more the future mother listens to herself and her feelings. For the onset of labor, some women take exercise (false) contractions . We will tell you how to determine the first signs of the onset of labor and distinguish them from harbingers.

The first signs of the approach of delivery

First, let's look at the first signs of an early delivery. They include:

1. Omission of the bottom of the uterus. This is due to the fact that the head of the child falls deeper into the cavity of the small pelvis 2-3 weeks before the birth. A woman pays attention to the fact that it is easier for her to breathe, rarely pains heartburn.
2. Dyspeptic phenomena (nausea, vomiting, upset of the stool) are often noticed by future mothers before the onset of labor. It is important to distinguish the first signs before delivery from food poisoning or rotovirus infection.
3. Departure of the cork. Mucous plug in the cervix protects the baby from infection. It can go away 2-3 weeks before the onset of labor. Sometimes in a mucous stopper there can be streaks of blood, do not be afraid, but just in case you should see a doctor.
4. Decreased body weight. This symptom may be due to the removal of excess fluid (decreased edema) and rapid chair. In such cases, it is said that the female body is cleaned before delivery.
5. Decreased activity of the pregnant woman. The future mother becomes sluggish and adynamic. She prefers rest on the couch before walking and doing housework.
6. Aching in lower back . They can be associated with the lowering of the abdomen and also refer to the first signs of the approach of delivery.
7. Training (false) contractions. Some women mistake them mistakenly for the beginning of labor. In contrast to birth pains, false ones do not increase in strength over time, they are not regular, and they may disappear during the adoption of No-shpa . The main task of false bouts is the preparation of the uterus for the forthcoming birth.
8. Reduction of fetal movements. This is due to the increase in the body weight of the baby, which becomes tight for the mother in the tummy.
9. Softening and opening of the cervix. This important symptom is determined 2-3 weeks before the onset of labor with an internal obstetric study. On examination, a softened neck is identified, which passes through one finger of the doctor.

The first signs of labor and labor in women

The first sign of the onset of labor is regular contractions. Contractions are contractions of the uterus, the purpose of which is to push the fetus outward. At the beginning of labor, the contractions are similar to menstrual pains, the pulling sensations in the lower abdomen first last about 30-45 seconds and repeat after 5 minutes. Over time, fights are becoming more painful. Pain in the abdomen is also due to the opening of the cervix. When the cervix was opened at 4 cm, regular labor is established (opening the cervix 1 cm every hour). When the cervix reaches full opening, an embryonic period begins, during which time the baby is born.

The discharge of amniotic fluid may also be a sign of the onset of labor. In this case, there is a secretion from the genital tract of a transparent liquid without a smell in a volume of 150 ml. If the amniotic fluid has an unpleasant smell or is colored yellow, green or red, this may be a sign of intrauterine hypoxia or pneumonia.

Thus, the main and reliable sign of the onset of labor is regular bouts, which increase in strength and intensity. It is necessary to know that the course and outcome of childbirth largely depends on the behavior of the woman. This can be learned at special sessions, which are held in the women's consultation.