Top Signs Your Delivery is Near: Identifying Key Indicators
Discover essential signs of impending delivery, including contractions and water breaking. Stay informed and ready for childbirth.
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Signs indicating that delivery is near include: regular contractions, breaking of the water (amniotic sac rupture), a bloody show (mucus plug discharge), lower back pain, and the baby dropping lower into the pelvis. If any of these occur, it's important to contact a healthcare provider immediately.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the most common signs of labor? Common signs include regular contractions, water breaking, and a bloody show.
- When should I contact my healthcare provider during labor? Contact your provider if you experience regular contractions or if your water breaks.
- How can I tell if I'm in true labor? True labor is characterized by consistent, strong contractions that get closer together and may change in intensity.
- What does the baby dropping mean? The baby dropping indicates that the baby is moving into position for birth, often happening in the days or weeks before labor starts.