Sign of labour about to begin?
So I’m 38 weeks today and keen to hear what others think as the last couple of days things feel a little different for me and can’t help but think labour is near.
These are the things I’ve been experiencing:
- Constant braxton hicks - this is pretty much on one side of my belly and it goes pretty much solid and bulges a lot, I’d say this is a few times in the hour
- lightening crotch was god awful yesterday when walking, had to sit down and order a cab home as I couldn’t make it back it was that bad
- increased urination - last night probably went to the toilet 6-7 times when typically I go 3 maximum
- increased swelling. Noticed my feet and hands are more swollen this week
- pain in hands when I wake up
- belly feels heavier than normal
- increased discharge
Are these typical symptoms this late in pregnancy or could actually be a sign that labour is super close by?
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These sound like normal third trimester symptoms, not early labour or anything - don't worry. Except for swelling in hands and feet - that should be investigated as it could be preeclampsia xx
These are normal symptoms in late pregnancy! Unless you’re contracting 3-4 times in 10 minutes, not much is going on in Afraid! It’s such a waiting game! Xx
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Sudden swelling in hands and feet can be a sign of pre eclampsia, keep an eye on that and speak to your midwife if youre concerned xx In terms of Braxton hicks, I had them a lot but then they stopped, Im 40+3 and no labour signs yet so I don't think Braxton hicks is a sign. I think the increased pressure and more urination is a sign of the head being engaged, but again that doesn't mean imminent labour, some people have that for weeks I'm afraid xx