Joined: 05 June 2008 United Kingdom Posts: 3 Gender: Not Specified
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:11pm | IP Logged
hi, im 37 weeks pregnant and had my "show" on monday, ive had tightenings but with pain and ive spoken to the midwife and they werent very helpful. i am unsure weather i am in labour or not and what to do. please someone help me im going crazy!!
Joined: 13 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 8386 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:17pm | IP Logged
Its unlikely you are in labour at the moment.
Many women have a show a few days before labour starts or it can be a few weeks before. It does mean something is starting to happen and baby should make an appearance soon.
Most people say if you have to ask - then you are not in labour - you'll know about it when you are.
Joined: 12 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 5855 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:19pm | IP Logged
Hi. Are the tightenings a regular space apart or are they random? Also, are they increasing in intensity?
I would time them over an hour and if they are regular and getting stronger, you could well be in the early stages of labour. If they're irratic still, then you've probably got a way to go.
I had a show at 37 weeks with my 1st and the braxton hicks/tightenings seemed to get stronger after that, but I didn't actually go into labour.
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Posted: 05 June 2008 at 1:22pm | IP Logged
well they seem to be coming and going but when my baby moves it seems to get more intense so im unsure if its cause she is moving or not, i am having a lot of lower back pain too?
Joined: 12 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 5855 Gender: Female
Posted: 05 June 2008 at 8:32pm | IP Logged
I'm 37 + 5 at the moment and I'm having tightenings and braxton hicks and they are definately more intense when the baby is moving about. I've also got quite a bit of lower back pain. Some of the pains I've been having have bought tears to my eyes. At the moment, they're not regular or getting stronger in intensity and they do settle down as the day goes on.
From what you've said, I'd guess that right now you're not in labour - although I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination! Keep an eye on how things go and if you start to get regular pains, time them and keep a note of how they progress over an hour and how they feel. If they're building or getting closer together, call your midwife or the delivery suite at your hospital for advice.
Joined: 12 June 2005 United Kingdom Posts: 5855 Gender: Female
Posted: 06 June 2008 at 5:23pm | IP Logged
For the back pain, I've been using a heated wheat pillow or a hot water bottle - this has really helped! As for the rest, I know its easier said than done but try and get as much rest as you can. Lying on your side with a pillow between your legs may bring some comfort, or sitting with your feet up. Like I say, easier said than done but this may well help!
Not long now, try and listen to what your body is telling you and get as much rest as you can now.
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