The signs that indicate that you're really in labour:
Water Bag Breakage
A quarter of labour starts when the amniotic sac surrounding the baby breaks and the amniotic fluid escapes. If labour does not start with in 24 hours of rupturing of membrane, your doctor may induce contractions with oxytocin or prostaglandins.
Contractions
Contractions start slowly and feel a bit like a period pain, sometimes with a backache and diaarhea as well. They will increase in frequency and intensity, with the contractions interval reducing from 20 minutes to 5 minutes. You have to record the duration of contractions and gap between the two contractions before calling your birth centre. Having a record of your contractions, hospital staff will let you know when to reach there.
Show
It is a small bloodstained discharge as your cervix thins and the mucus plug drops out. Many times show passes unnoticed by the expectant mother.
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