The common signs of labor and the #1 way to know for sure if labor is starting, which is experiencing progressing contractions:
🤰 Losing the mucus plug is a possible sign of labor, but not a definite indication.
🤢 Feeling crampy or nauseous can be an early sign of labor, but not a guarantee.
💩 Loose stools or diarrhea may occur before labor as the body prepares.
💦 Leaking amniotic fluid or a gush can indicate labor is starting, but not always.
💥 Progressing contractions are the most reliable sign that labor is truly starting.
⏰ Ignoring the early signs and focusing on progressing contractions can help manage labor.
🌟 Patience during the late third trimester is important for the baby's development.
- 🤰 Losing the mucus plug, feeling crampy or nauseous, having loose stools, and leaking amniotic fluid are all possible signs of labor, but they do not necessarily mean labor is imminent or in progress.
- 💥 Progressing contractions, becoming longer, more frequent, and stronger, are the most reliable sign that labor is truly starting.
- ⏰ Focusing on progressing contractions and distracting oneself from the early signs of labor can help manage the process and make it seem shorter.
- 💦 Leaking amniotic fluid or a gush should be reported to the care provider, as it may indicate a premature rupture of membranes.
- 🌟 Patience and allowing the baby to fully develop in the late third trimester is important for their overall well-being.
- 🤢 Feeling crampy or nauseous, and having loose stools or diarrhea, are part of the body's preparations for labor, but they can also be caused by other factors such as a stomach bug or upset stomach.
- 💩 Frequent soft bowel movements at the end of pregnancy can indicate progress towards birth, but excessive diarrhea and dehydration may suggest a different cause.
