Did you notice any signs or anything before labor started?
I’m 39 weeks and a day and I’ve had the runs with everything I eat and felt a bit sick yesterday. Really hoping things kick off naturally and I don’t need to be induced. I’m a first time mom so not a clue what to expect.
I feel like I’ve been losing my mucus plug for weeks so don’t think that will be a sign unless it becomes a bit bloody.
Is it right that your waters don’t have to go first and you can just start with contractions?
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Same here im 38 weeks today ibe felt terrible past 2 days and today horrendous cramps on and off and terrible back pain but not sure if im being paranoid!

I haven't had any obvious signs with either of my pregnancies, I did lose a big bit of mucus plug with my first then went into labour that night. In neither pregnancy did my waters break first, it went both times at 10cm. I know "clearing out" can be a sign but I guess I wanted to comment so you know that no sign doesn't mean it won't happen

I’ve been having these signs since about 36 weeks and I’m currently 39+2 I’ve been having contractions every night for a few hours for a few weeks and nothing the pressure is unbearable my waters went first with my first born but there’s only a small percentage of people that happens to x

Feeling sick and being sick since around 34 weeks now 37 weeks tomorrow and it’s just increased to daily being sick basically a few times a day 😣😣

It's actually not very common for your waters going as the first sign of labour! Usually you'll have some niggling and contractions first. Some people find their waters don't go until they're well into established labour!
If you want a natural start to labour and to avoid induction, just say no! Statistically you're unlikely to deliver until around 41 weeks if left alone, and that's perfectly fine.
Hello,
I think i'm pregnant. I have missed a period and a faint line on pregnancy test. I'm going to take another test and get an early scan etc to be sure.
The issue is that I am 7months post c-section. This was not planned and I feel so bad. If i am pregnant, i dont want to lose this baby and i'm so terrified of the risks involved with getting pregnant so soon after c-section.
Is there anyone who can share a positive story where they got pregnant after c-section and all was ok? I'm so scared. 😢
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I have always loved nature based names, but now I'm finally about to become a mum, my chosen names are becoming so popular!
Here are my top names, but we are also considering them for first and middle names.

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How long after did you apply the silicone scar strips over the c section? I’m 3 weeks PP now and I’m wondering if there is anything else I can do to help it?

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Did you notice any signs or anything before labor started?
I’m 39 weeks and a day and I’ve had the runs with everything I eat and felt a bit sick yesterday. Really hoping things kick off naturally and I don’t need to be induced. I’m a first time mom so not a clue what to expect.
I feel like I’ve been losing my mucus plug for weeks so don’t think that will be a sign unless it becomes a bit bloody.
Is it right that your waters don’t have to go first and you can just start with contractions?

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How is everyone doing now we're getting to the final weeks or days for some?
For me the heartburn and indigestion is unbearable. But I think the part I find worse is the restless legs which have cranked up 10 notches! I'm exhausted but I just can't sleep for it. Anyone else?
I've also had a couple of episodes of sickness and diarrhoea in the last two weeks, never had that with my first two.
Just feeling very ready to have baby rather than bump.
How is everyone else doing?

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I need to know if this is normal or something to worry about - I had a normal birth yesterday morning and keep finding myself wetting myself without being able to stop… like I’ve lost control of my bladder. Everything’s very sensitive down there, is this a little normal?
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