Initially muscle tension is much less. There may be low level back pain. For some, the pain may b e as bad as that experienced during periods. Sometimes there is squeezing pain; some feel like they have loose motion.
There is a gap between every contraction. The frequency of contraction increases slowly, and the gap reduces. When the contractions are spaced once in ten minutes, it becomes unbearable. This is the actual delivery time.
Just before delivery or at the initial stages of pregnancy mucus from the uterine cervix raptures and comes out through the vagina. This is called show. This occurs before onset of labor pains. It is a small amount of viscous, red tinged mucus secretion.
There is a small amount of blood loss along with this fluid drain. Excess bleeding indicates something is wrong. Go to the doctor immediately
Just at the onset of labor or a little prior to that, the amniotic sac breaks. If this occurs before labor, the fluid starts draining in small amounts through the vagina or in large quantities uncontrollably.
The amniotic sac could break without any warning.
If you are approaching labor and you need to go out, always carry some sanitary pads with you. You can be prepared for any sudden rupture. You can spread a rubber sheet underneath your bed spread to prevent the bed from getting wet with this kind of draining. This may be uncomfortable during summer.
THINGS TO BE DONE:
Your doctor examines and find out how things are with you. Your BP, pulse and temperature are regularly checked. In addition urine test is done. The doctor would examine your lower abdomen to find out the position of the baby. The Baby’s pulse is checked. Intra vaginal examination will be done to find out how much cervix is opened up.
If you have contractions, inform the doctor. She would wait until it is over. She would be able to judge how far you have come. If you wish to know something, ask the doctor without any reservation.
The public hair is shaved off. In many hospitals this is not done. Only the hair is around genitals is taken off.
Enema is given through the anal pore to empty the contents of the intestines completely. some women are able to do it naturally.
When the pain is intense , in some hospitals, the woman is given a warm bath. This reduces the initial birth pangs to some extent.
Then you will be taken to the labor room. You would be given pain killers doctor or the assistants.
No one can estimate when you are likely to get pain. When pain increases due to uterine contractions the doctor may give you some pain killers. You should think about all eventualities in the initial days it and get all information from your doctor. You should also know what kind of pain killers are available.
Thinking about the pain and being anxious about it actually increases pain. You can do breathing exercises to reduce pain. If pain killers are not used, the baby may most probably be born in 15 minutes.
There should b enough space for the contractions to occur when you strain yourself. When that does not happen, enema is given. In the event of a caesarean section the hair needs to be removed .Otherwise, it is your choice.
