Experience on early labour?

I know exactly how you feel girl!! I've been in early labour for over a week now with no re progression, starting to gettinf regular period type cramps tonight though

Same and currently 40+5 😕

I’ve been the same since Wednesday night. It’s so frustrating! My contractions just aren’t ramping up but they’re still pretty painful.

Have you checked if you’re dilated?

I went into hospital and they said I was 2cm dilated and offered to break my waters which I declined x

I have been so nervous to just ring triage and asked to be looked at!! But I've been in early labour since 28th march now!! Just want it over with x

aw I know what you mean. They’re usually pretty nice though & they might offer you some painkillers! X

That being said, going into hospital has definitely slowed the labour down even more for me..

@Emily they gave me stronger painer killers to bring home on the 28th cos of tje contractions but my cervix wasn't soft or anything. Then had a sweep on the 2nd. But again cervix wasn't soft so just had a cervix massage, since then I've had period type cramps that have become more constant over last couple days!!

hang in there & best of luck. It will happen x

do you ring triage or your midwife for that? I am always unsure who I am meant to contact.

And did you explain the situation and request to be seen to see how dilated you were?

How often/regular are your contractions?

during the day they are every 15-25 minutes and at night 10-15 minutes. Some are like period cramps so are really uncomfortable and make me feel light headed and sick

Unfortunately they aren't frequent enough to be admitted. Have you taken any pain relief? We usually say to go to the hospital when you're having at least 3 every 10 minutes for at least 1-2 hours consistently. You could call triage anyway if you want? You may be able to get some paracetamol/dihydrocodeine