How to Recognize the Signs That Labour Is Imminent
Learn the key signs that labour is soon, including water breaking, contractions, back pain, and cervical changes to prepare for childbirth.
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Signs that labor is soon include water breaking, which can be a large gush or a continuous trickle of fluid; regular, increasing in intensity contractions that become more frequent and painful; back pain, often lower back pain that could be constant or come and go; and cervical dilation and effacement, which a healthcare provider can detect during a pelvic exam. Recognizing these signs and staying in close contact with your healthcare provider will help you be better prepared for when labor begins.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the earliest signs that labour is approaching? Earliest signs include water breaking, regular and increasingly intense contractions, and lower back pain that comes and goes or is constant.
- How can I tell if my water has broken? Water breaking may present as a large gush of fluid or a continuous trickle from the vagina, signaling that labour is imminent.
- When should I contact my healthcare provider about labour signs? You should contact your healthcare provider as soon as you notice regular contractions, water breaking, or persistent back pain to get appropriate guidance.