what are early labor signs?
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['Backache, which usually will be in your lower back. ... ', 'Contractions every 10 minutes or more often.', 'Cramping in your lower abdomen or menstrual-like cramps. ... ', 'Fluid leaking from your vagina.', 'Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. ... ', 'Increased pressure in your pelvis or vagina.', 'Increased vaginal discharge.']
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Pre-labour is your body letting you know it's nearly time to have your baby. Signs include, 'lightening', as your baby drops into your pelvis, changes in pressure as your baby shifts nearer to birth position, twinges and pain in your belly and feeling increasingly tired.
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Diarrhea Changes in the diet, hormonal variances, or your prenatal vitamin could lead to diarrhea. If you are nearing your due date, though, looser stools than usual may be a sign that labor is just around the corner. If your symptoms are mild, keep yourself hydrated and watch out for other early signs of labor.
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['Regular or frequent sensations of abdominal tightening (contractions)', 'Constant low, dull backache.', 'A sensation of pelvic or lower abdominal pressure.', 'Mild abdominal cramps.', 'Vaginal spotting or light bleeding.']
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["Trouble sleeping. Maybe you can't sleep because you're getting nervous about delivery, or maybe it's your haywire hormones—or just your big belly getting in the way. ... ", 'Frequent urination. ... ', 'Constipation. ... ', 'Hemorrhoids. ... ', 'Gas and bloating. ... ', 'Heartburn. ... ', 'Braxton Hicks contractions.']
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['Cervix softens and opens to about three or four centimetres.', "Baby's head comes down in pelvis.", 'You have diarrhea.', 'You have "show" (slightly pink, vaginal mucus).', 'Your water (amniotic sac) leaks or ruptures.']
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Contractions (belly tightening) are the main sign of labor. They last from 30 to 60 seconds and might feel like period cramps at first. False labor pains (called "Braxton Hicks" contractions) can happen anytime in pregnancy, but are more common toward the end.
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Early real labor contractions could feel like strong menstrual cramps, stomach upset or lower abdominal pressure. Pain could be in the lower abdomen or both there and the lower back, and it could radiate down into the legs.
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["You're only putting on pounds around your belly. ... ", "Your partner isn't gaining weight. ... ", 'Your skin is clear and glowing. ... ', "Your morning sickness isn't that bad. ... ", 'Your urine is a dull yellow. ... ', 'Your feet are always cold. ... ', "Your baby's heart rate is low."]
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For many women, the earliest sign of labour is a cramping feeling - a bit like period pains. You may also have a bit of pain in your lower tummy or back. It's also very common to experience diarrhoea or to feel sick or nauseous.
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Learning the signs of labor before your due date can help you feel ready for your baby's birth. Signs of labor include strong and regular contractions, pain in your belly and lower back, a bloody mucus discharge and your water breaking. If you think you're in labor, call your health care provider.
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One sign that labor may be approaching in a matter of days is when some women experience a "nesting" instinct. Although tired at this late stage of pregnancy, some women may feel a sudden burst of energy, and the desire to cook, clean, and get the house organized before the baby arrives.
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Contractions.At 37 weeks pregnant, you could start to feel contractions that you might recognize as being similar to menstrual cramping. Contractions that are irregular and go away when you move or change positions are likely Braxton Hicks “practice” contractions.
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['Change in your vaginal discharge (watery, mucus or bloody) or more vaginal discharge than usual.', 'Pressure in your pelvis or lower belly, like your baby is pushing down.', 'Constant low, dull backache.', 'Belly cramps with or without diarrhea.']
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During early labor, you will most likely experience irregular contractions that are mild enough that they do not interfere with your normal activities. These early, unpredictable contractions begin the process of opening (dilating) your cervix so that your baby can be born.
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In the very early stage you might not even know you're in labor. You might feel some menstrual-like cramps, or a bloated, constipated feeling, or a pain that starts in the back and moves across to your abdomen. Gradually the discomfort will grow into sharp pains that become more regular and intense.
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Early labor contractions can feel like gastrointestinal discomfort, heavy menstrual cramps or lower abdominal pressure.