early signs of labor??? help

Question

Hey guys quick question?? Im 36 weeks and 2 days I've been having pressure in vaginal area, cramping, lower back pain on and off, also yesterday it felt like he wasn't trying to push himself out. I am 3 cm dialted and he is very low, Not sure how low but last time they checked they told me he was very very low a couple weeks ago.So my question is.... is this early signs of labor? It has been going on for 3 days now. I also think I lost my mucus plug last week but it was yellow, like discharge.

Answer

Sounds like your body is practicing for labor. You are farther dilated than I was even when my water broke so that's awesome! I lost my mucus plug or parts of it on and off for two weeks before my water finally broke. As long as it doesn't turn bloody then the membrane hasn't ruptured and you are still good to go. My back would hurt occasionally but not for very long and not consistently. My doctor told me the cramping like pain was fine as long as it wasn't consistent intervals over a long period of time. Like every five minutes for a couple hours. Then you should probably call the doctor. I didn't have contractions even after my water broke so gush of fluid or signs of bloody mucus would be what I would look for.

early signs of labor??? help

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