Uterine pain that varies in intensity and comes and goes, not too frequent, when the mother is close to the due date, is due to uterine contractions or tightening known as Braxton Hicks Contractions. If resting or getting enough rest, the pain will subside on its own. The signs that indicate real labor are as follows:
- Bleeding from the vagina Normally, mothers have some white mucus discharge from the vagina, but if there is blood mixed with the mucus, you should go to the hospital immediately.
- Large amounts of clear fluid leaking from the vagina such as wetting your skirt or sarong, whether sitting or lying down. The large amount of clear fluid is amniotic fluid surrounding the baby, caused by the rupture or leak of the amniotic sac. Therefore, the mother should go to the hospital to see a doctor immediately.
- Cramping pain in the abdominal area (uterus) or pain radiating to the perineum periodically, gradually becoming more frequent until it occurs every 4-5 minutes. The uterine contractions last about 40-50 seconds, then relax for 4-5 minutes before starting again. This is a sign of real labor pain, so the mother should go to the hospital to see a doctor immediately.
Therefore, if you experience any of the above symptoms or several symptoms together, such as after your water breaks or the amniotic sac ruptures, real labor pains will follow. You should go to the hospital to see a doctor immediately.
It is recommended to prepare necessary items for your beloved baby in advance: clothes, diapers, gloves, blankets, towels, shirts, baby bottles and cleaning equipment for bottles, bathing equipment, bathtub, sponge / small towel, soap, shampoo, mattress or bath mat, bed and bed sheets, nail scissors.
