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When the third trimester hits, the nervousness and anticipation of childbirth and your little one in your arms also kick in. By now, you must be ready with your hospital bag packed and the shopping for the arrival of your little one. Now is also the right time to know about the signs of labor and be prepared. Before we understand the signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away, let us understand labor.
Labor is the complete process of childbirth. Labor starts with the contraction of the uterus, which is the main reason for expecting moms to start feeling the pain. So, pain is usually the most prominent sign of labor. Then comes the stage of cervical dilation and ends with the baby's delivery.
Ideally, you would not go into labor without pre-labor signs. However, there are certain signs of labor approaching. The following are approaching labor signs.
If your contractions are strong and last between 30 – 70 seconds and are 5 – 10 minutes apart, this indicates active labor symptoms, and you are about to deliver.
Also known as pre-labor symptoms, there are certain labour pains symptoms you might experience that indicate that labor is near but hasn't begun yet. Here are those signs.
Sometimes what you might assume to be early labor signs or signs of labor at 37 weeks or earlier can be just Braxton hicks contractions. They feel just like labor but are a false alarm. On the other hand, some women experience frequent Braxton hicks contractions in the final weeks before actual labor starts. Here is how you can tell the two apart.
Actual Labor |
False Alarm (Braxton Hicks) |
|
How regular are the contractions |
REGULAR The contractions are regular and last 30 – 70 seconds each. |
NOT REGULAR They are irregular and do not get closer each time. They usually happen after exhausting physical activity. |
How strong are the contractions |
STRONG The contractions keep getting stronger over time, making it difficult for you even to walk or talk. |
NOT STRONG They are painful but do not get stronger over time. They reduce if you take a walk or change position. |
For a singleton pregnancy, almost 90% of pregnancies' reach the 37th week of pregnancy. However, some expecting moms often experience early contractions and go into labor before the 37th week. This is known as preterm labor. If you experience any of the signs and symptoms mentioned in the article before the 37th week, immediately call up or visit your gynecologist.
Labor pains and childbirth might sound a bit scary to a few, but your body has been preparing for it for the last nine months. So it is time to relax and be stress-free now, and time to bring a new life into this world. You got it, mamma!