How long can you have contractions before you go into labor

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4601190 tn?1357338863 I lost my plug a few hours ago but I have had strong contractions since last night (some of which woke me up). Can you go into labor before loosing plug? Or how long after do you typically begin labor? Im 35w2d & ready to see my lil guy but scared im gonna have him too soon. Or that ill have to have an emergency c-section with him also.
Avatar f tn You can start getting contractions and such before hand, but usually you do lose the mucus plus, just some people lose it without noticing. My sister didn't notice hers at all, but the doctor also had to break her water for her.
Avatar f tn Hm have you tried to google signs of labor? I know my contractions were not painful at all.
Avatar f tn I was never that dilated needle labor! My cervix was a hundred percent thinned for about a week but I got stuck at a two until they started me on pitocen.
1666434 tn?1325262350 Every woman is different and gets different cues from her body that she is in labor. If you have had a baby before, what were some of the signs that you were in labor? Do you get sick? Did you have to go to the bathroom more? Did you abdomen start tightening? Also what tips helped you in your labor? Did walking help? Did a warm bath help?
Avatar f tn I'm a FTM and I just wanted to know when did you ladies go into labor with your first? Was it painful? Does it hurt when they're coming out? Does the IV hurt? How long was it before you were up and walking? What pains did you have after? It would be really helpful if someone answered.
Avatar f tn To tell you the truth labor feels like you have to poo very bad... i know that sounds very nasty i thought so too but it does mixed with period cramps.
Avatar n tn t ready to go into labor. I have heard it sometimes easier the later you are, since your body just needs a little push to jump start labor. Pitocin is not fun and brings on strong intense contractions. If you plan on getting an epidural it may be easier on you just know doing a natural birth with pitocin is very hard. It can be done but it will harder on you than a normal labor your body would have started. Good luck you.
399393 tn?1257513081 s not necessary to go to the doctors. You can still work, the more active you are, the better chance you have of dilating more, and losing more of your mucus plug & getting started with labor sooner! If your discharge becomes very bloody you should also contact L&D. Good luck!! Hopefully labor comes to both of us soon!
Avatar f tn You will only go into labor if your body is ready.
Avatar f tn She ended up needing to be induced because nothing progressed BUT I believe normally its anywhere from a week to 2 weeks before most women go into labor. If you just started I would call your doctor so they can check you soon. Good luck!
Avatar f tn All of this was really helpful. Thank you. Its funny how when you first get pregnant you imagine labor or I did anyway as the first time you experience contractions or feeling off..I didn't expect so many contractions beforehand that were false alarms. I didn't expect so many false alarms period. Its hard for me not to overthink it. I guess ill know or have some clue when d day is here.
4310181 tn?1357690214 I am 31 weeks and found out I am 3 cms dilated and have lost some of my mucous plug. So what I am wondering is how long before labor starts can you be dilated? I never thought to ask when I was the doctor as I was kinda surprised.
Avatar f tn Don't eat heavy just in case you go into labor... Eat yello..... Alot of fluid.... Maybe crackers ... Just eat really light....
2083688 tn?1334601661 re b/hicks, if not you maybe in the early stages of labour, if so they should be regular, and as long as you can still talk through them you shouldnt need to go to the hospital, its when they are comming around every 5 min and you have to concentrate on them, if your at all worried though give your hospital a ring and let them know whats going on :)