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September 2023 Babies 🇬🇧

Early labour at 37w5d

So Im currently in early labour.
Around 22:00 I had pains in my stomach which I thought was trapped wind TMI as I was passing wind a bit so didn't think much of it. After a hour, I knew something wasn't right and slowly stopped passing wind but had back pains, tightenings and cramping etc. I eventually phoned triage as it was getting more frequent and they thought I was in early labour and gave me recommendations on what to do. Birthing ball, rest (sleep) eat, drink, take paracetamol, bath or a hot shower. I ended up later calling as they was getting more intense and told to come in.

Triage said they think I'm in early labour and will check me and baby over anyways. She also suggested she can do an vaginal check to see if I am dilated or not and if I want a sweep doing

So she checks me over and I'm 1cm dilated, my cervix is soft and quite low which was an shock for her. She asked if I wanted an sweep which can be painful and I asked her to as it could potentially help progress labour even further. Was abit uncomfortable and had pressure

So we will see hoping to meet my little rainbow girl soon