ARE THESE LABOUR SIGNS??

Ladies need help pls..due our second child early Oct currently over 38 weeks. Having a growth scan next Tuesday but since 9:55 this morning been feeling this dull pain in my lower back and bum cheeks, got some pain down my legs and pressure in my crotch and it hasn't stopped. Sorry TMI but I also had some diarrhea earlier. I was induced due to gestational diabetes with my first born so this the first time dealing with possible signs of labour naturally. Going to call hospital if stomach cramps start..Just want to know if it's worth being seen just to be safe. Also want to add that I went for a small walk with my partner last night and I felt a trickle but when I checked my pad it smelt slightly like urine so I don't know if it was a water break or not. Plus no sign of my plug yet either.

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Hey, it sounds like your body's preparing for labour and nothing you're saying sounds concerning to me (but I'm no medical professional!). I can completely understand the anxiety and excitement of whether or not you're experiencing signs of labour.

For content, I'm almost 37 weeks with my second. My first came at almost 40 weeks and I'd been feeling off for several weeks. I'm talking mild period like cramps for at least 6 weeks, crazy sciatica that had me hobbling everywhere, pressure on my bladder, very loose stools, and so on.

I personally always keep an eye on symptoms and timings, just in case there's a pattern emerging. E.g. with the discharge, you can pop on a pad/liner and see if it fills up quicker than normal for you. And if you feel unsure about anything, feel free to just call up triage for their thoughts.

Btw even after having one spontaneous labour, I'm still not sure whether I'm in early labour now! 😂 I rang my triage the other day to ask about some pressure and cramps I'd been feeling.

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