Signs of the appearance of the first bouts
Knowing that the term of childbirth is already approaching, the woman begins to think about how to determine the beginning of fights. Under the action of contractions of the myometrium, the uterine neck is slightly opened , which is accompanied by the expulsion of the mucous plug. Its color is usually white, but occasionally it can acquire a yellowish or pink hue. In rare cases, blood contaminants may be present in the mucous plug.
Her departure is a sign of the early onset of labor and the appearance of the first fights. As for the latter, they begin as a dull pain, which is localized mainly in the lower back and sometimes passes into the hips. A little later they are joined by a pulling pain in the lower abdomen, which in character resembles the one that accompanies menstruation. In rare cases, contractions may not be, or they are not very painful. Then you can learn about the upcoming births such a sign as a slight weight loss, which is due to the reduction of edema.
Even before the first fights begin, the waters leave, on which it is possible to determine the beginning of labor. This fact is attributed to, so-called, precursors of childbirth.
What to do when the fights began?
After a woman can determine that this pain - and there are contractions before giving birth, you need to monitor their intensity. If the frequency of occurrence does not exceed 5 minutes, then the woman needs to call an ambulance. However, up to this point, usually enough time passes - the birth of primiparous women can last up to 12-14 hours.
Thus, a pregnant woman, knowing how to determine the origin of labor at home, will be able to prepare in advance for such a difficult and lengthy process as childbirth. Reducing the interval between them to 5 or less minutes, is a signal that indicates the early onset of labor, and is a direct indication for the rapid hospitalization of a woman in a medical institution.