Most often in about three to four weeks (although in some cases it happens in five weeks, and someone - on the day of birth), the abdomen drops before the baby is born. The future mummy becomes much easier to breathe, because now the baby's head is located lower, to the entrance of the small pelvis. The urge to urinate becomes even more frequent and the navel is bulging. The crumb becomes not as active as before, moves less, because with its large enough weight and size it is already very tight in the uterine cavity.
The birth can begin in different ways . Someone first leaves a slimy plug, then water is spilled and fights begin. Someone's cork does not go away at all or this process passes unnoticed for the future mother. It happens that the water goes directly during the tense period. And in rare cases, there are even no fights.
But all the same, usually labor begins with contractions - regular contractions of the uterus. Most often they are accompanied by unpleasant sensations and pain in the lower abdomen and lower back. No need to panic! Forget all the "horror stories" about the births that were told to you by experienced moms! Most often, these stories are many times exaggerated and have little in common with reality. You have to believe that everything will be completely different: almost painless and easy! After all, your spirit is the key to success!
Sometimes what happens is what doctors call training, "false" fights. Such fights can occur both long before the birth, and a couple of days before them. They quickly pass and are only a preparatory stage of the organism for the forthcoming event: the birth of a child.
Check whether real or false bouts you experience, you can so. If they do not increase, the intervals between them do not contract and the intervals between contractions are irregular - these are precisely training.
If everything is exactly the opposite - fights with each time amplified, the intervals between them are regular and with each time everything is reduced, and besides, the date of birth is close - therefore, the battles are the most that neither is real. And if the interval between them is 7 minutes or less, it's time to hurry to the maternity hospital. Meeting with the baby is closer than ever.
In case the gap is not so small , you have time to help yourself a little and blunt the pain.
1. Climb under the shower. Under the trickle of warm water the pain recedes, and in some cases even completely disappears. You might even think that the bouts stopped at all. But do not give in to that feeling. As soon as you leave the shower - they will resume.
2. If you have a fitball - settle on it comfortable. You can sit down, spreading your legs, or lean your belly against the ball, kneeling before him.
3. Ask your husband to give you a massage. Let him gently stroke your lower back, rub the sacrum. You'll see - it will bring great relief.
4. Try to lie down on your side on the bed, while slightly bending your knees.
5. If there is a Swedish wall - try to hang on it lightly. For many women this remedy helps to get rid of unpleasant sensations.
All these techniques you can use at home, and then, when you arrive at the hospital. Well, and then ... the main miracle will happen - the birth of your crumbs. And you will understand that everything you have experienced is not in vain! And all the pain (believe me) will be forgotten right there!