"It's time": how to recognize childbirth

The upcoming meeting with a baby who has been a part of your body for 9 months is the most exciting moment in the entire pregnancy. How to understand that the meeting will take place very soon? This article will show you how to recognize an impending labor.

How to recognize contractions during the first birth

Contractions - a sharp stone of the muscles of the uterus. Feeling of constriction in the lower abdomen.

From about 20 weeks, the body begins to "rehearse" childbirth. False contractions occur. At the same time, the sensations are not very painful, much weaker than real contractions. Not every mother feels them. The frequency of these trainings is arbitrary. The real urge to give birth has an interval that will decrease.

As soon as strong contractions have begun, you need to try to rest. Relax and don't panic. When the intervals between spasms become 3-5 minutes, call an ambulance and get ready to give birth. If you went to the hospital in advance, just inform the doctor about it.

Not everyone has unbearable pain during labor. Yes, the sensations are not pleasant, nothing more. You need to try not to dwell on pain. Think about the upcoming meeting with the baby, sing, laugh - distract yourself as much as you can.

Harbingers of childbirth in primiparous

Every new mom worried about the problem of the date of future birth. Despite all modern methods of diagnosing pregnancy, it is impossible to predict this accurately, 100%. Even if the girl knows exactly the date of insemination, there are many different conditions that have a great impact on the appearance of children.

Doctors believe that usually pregnancy lasts 280 days. Based on this data, they create a calculation of the baby's birth time. There are a number of methods available to determine the date of birth of a child. For example, it is possible to freely define it according to menstruation. Take the start date of your last period, subtract 3 months from the calendar, and add 7 days. This date and will become the probable number of births.

There are similar methods for calculating the day of future birth, which are available only to the doctor. For example, according to the scale of the uterus, its location and the size of the tummy. But even these methods do not provide an absolutely correct answer to the question of the date of birth of children.

Now doctors are inclined to conclude that the division of newborns into full-term and premature it is impossible. This is explained by the fact that if the severity passes naturally, in the absence of pathologies, then there is nothing wrong with the fact that the baby was born earlier or later than the due time. It is important that the fetus is by this time at the physical level formed and ready to crawl out into the light. Therefore, at present, the normal period for bearing a baby is 35-45 weeks.

With the approach of the date of birth, specific features have every chance of emerging, which say that the long-awaited moment will soon occur.

1. It becomes easier to breathe. As a result of the downward movement of the fetus, the pressure on the organs of the mother decreases. Heartburn will end. It will become a little harder to walk. Sleep problems will appear, and it will become difficult to find a comfortable position.
2. Decreased appetite.
3. Reducing weight. Before giving birth, the body loses excess weight. So he prepares for delivery.
4. "Lowering" of the abdomen. The kid sinks more deeply into the pelvis. In primiparous, this can be traced 2-4 weeks before delivery. For those giving birth again - on the eve.
5. Sudden change in mood. The body secretes hormones needed during childbirth.
6. More frequent trips to the toilet. There is a natural cleansing of the body.
7. Pain in the lower back.
8. Changes in fetal movements. The kid then sits quietly, the other, on the contrary, moves sharply and actively.
9. Spontaneous contractions of the uterus. The so-called training. The uterus prepares to expel the fetus.
10. There are 3 main indicators of childbirth:

• Before the onset of childbirth, the expectant mother has contractions. These are paroxysmal contractions of the uterus, similar to a spasm. At first, the sensations will be similar to the beginning of your period. True labor pains will repeat every 15-20 minutes. And the time between attacks decreases.
• Removal of the cork. Red mucus that closes the path to the cervix departs on average per week.
• Water discharge. You should immediately call an ambulance and go to the hospital.

Harbingers of childbirth in re-giving birth

As a rule, childbirth in women who have already given birth begins 1-2 weeks earlier than the date established by the ultrasound scan. This is quite normal but, especially if about 3 years have passed between births.

Symptoms of approaching labor in repetitive births are the same as for the first time. Only now the pregnant woman is familiar with them and can recognize them in time.

One of the distinguishing features of the approaching meeting with the baby in those who have already given birth is the discharge from breasts colostrum. It usually begins at 38-39 weeks. Rubbing your nipples or washing with soap is not worth it - cause yourself discomfort. Usually there is little discharge, but if their amount brings inconvenience, then you can gently blot them with a napkin.

Re-giving birth should be careful about vaginal discharge. The risk of leakage of amniotic fluid increases. What can lead to infection fetus... If you notice clear, abundant discharge, tell your doctor.

How to understand that the waters have departed

The classic discharge of water cannot be confused with anything. The fluid pours out of the pregnant woman's body like a small waterfall. Unlike urination, this process cannot be controlled. They will just flow and that's it. But there are times when the waters drain gradually. In a small stream, gradually increasing the "head" or dripping in small portions.

If the liquid is released little by little, a water test should be performed.

1. Go to the toilet, small.
2. Wash thoroughly and dry thoroughly.
3. Take a clean, dry sheet, fold it several times and lie on top.
4. You need to lie down for about an hour.

If, after this time, a transparent watery spot remains on the sheets, water will leak.

In any case, no matter how intensively the water leaves, it is necessary to pack up and go to maternity hospital... Lack of water can threaten the baby with an infection.

By the way, water, as a rule, has neither color nor smell. Hence the name, that it is pure water.

The waters are gone, but there are no fights

If the waters have receded, but generic activity does not start, there is no need to panic. Remember that your baby can safely spend 6 to 12 hours without liquid, provided the pregnancy is normal and the waters are clear. That is, you have time to calmly pack your things, go to the shower, and go to the maternity hospital. In this case, it is forbidden to take a bath and have sex - the child runs the risk of getting an infection.

In the event of a discharge of water, you must be admitted to any nearest maternity hospital. If the contractions do not start, doctors will take measures to artificially induce labor. Most often, this is a dropper with a drug that will cause the uterus to contract.

Please note that if the waters are cloudy, greenish or with any blotches, you need to get medical help as soon as possible. This is a sign that something is wrong with the child.

The waters sent away - after how much to give birth

First of all, it is necessary to determine whether all the waters have departed or only the so-called "front" ones. The total volume of amniotic fluid is 1.5-2 liters. Front waters are usually only 200-300 ml. Be sure to remember the time when the liquid was poured out and the characteristics of the waters. The volume and color of the liquid. And report this information to the admissions office. Beginning at week 35, try to wear solid colored underwear and sleep on solid colored sheets. This will help determine the color of the waters.

After the waters have departed, you need to stand on all fours for 15 minutes. This measure is to prevent possible complications of the fetus.

By the way, if you get to the hospital on your own and suddenly get stuck in a traffic jam, you have every right to contact any traffic police post with a request to provide the fastest travel to the hospital.

The exact time of labor depends on the contractions and their intensity. But pouring out the liquid cannot be ignored.