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    Contractions during true labor become stronger, more frequent and regular over time, while contractions in false labor are irregular. Early signs that labor has started include lightening, engagement, increased discharge, weight loss and losing the mucus plug. The document provides guidance on determining when to call the midwife and go to the hospital for labor based on factors like contraction timing, intensity and bleeding. Advice is offered on coping with early labor at home through activities like bathing, drinking fluids and back rubs.

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    9th Month of Pregnancy

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    Contractions during true labor become stronger, more frequent and regular over time, while contractions in false labor are irregular. Early signs that labor has started include lightening, engagement, increased discharge, weight loss and losing the mucus plug. The document provides guidance on determining when to call the midwife and go to the hospital for labor based on factors like contraction timing, intensity and bleeding. Advice is offered on coping with early labor at home through activities like bathing, drinking fluids and back rubs.

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    Contractions during true labor become stronger, more frequent and regular over time, while contractions in false labor are irregular. Early signs that labor has started include lightening, engagement, increased discharge, weight loss and losing the mucus plug. The document provides guidance on determining when to call the midwife and go to the hospital for labor based on factors like contraction timing, intensity and bleeding. Advice is offered on coping with early labor at home through activities like bathing, drinking fluids and back rubs.

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    9th Month of Pregnancy

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    Contractions during true labor become stronger, more frequent and regular over time, while contractions in false labor are irregular. Early signs that labor has started include lightening, engagement, increased discharge, weight loss and losing the mucus plug. The document provides guidance on determining when to call the midwife and go to the hospital for labor based on factors like contraction timing, intensity and bleeding. Advice is offered on coping with early labor at home through activities like bathing, drinking fluids and back rubs.

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    CHANGES IN YOUR BODY but then become regular with increasing

    The following is a list comparing frequency, duration and intensity.


    As your due date quickly approaches, symptoms of true and false labor.
    you will notice many changes in your
    body. Here is a list of things that may TRUE LABOR
    happen before your labor starts. DECISIONS THAT SHOULD
    Contractions occur at regular ALREADY BE MADE
    Lightening – feeling the baby intervals.
    drop. With your first baby, this Contractions come more How will you get to the hospital ?
    usually occurs 2-3 days before frequently.
    your due date. After it occurs, you As labor proceeds, contractions Who will look after your other
    might experience frequent increase in strength and duration. children while you're in the
    urination, pelvic pressure, or Contractions get stronger with hospital ?
    increased swelling or cramps in walking.
    your legs, often in one leg more Bloody show appears. How are you going to feed your
    than the other. Cervix becomes effaced (thin) baby -- Breast or Bottle ?
    Engagement - when the baby and dilated.
    settles into the pelvis (around 2-3 Contractions usually felt radiating Do you desire a circumcision for
    weeks before the due date in a to uterus from the back. your baby if a boy ?
    woman with her first pregnancy).
    Vaginal secretions/discharge FALSE LABOR Who will be your pediatrician ?
    increase in amount.
    Loss of weight may occur. Contractions occur at irregular What will be your plan for birth
    Loss of mucus plug. intervals. control after the birth of your
    Bloody show may be noted. Contractions are usually further baby?
    The cervix becomes soft and apart.
    effaced (thin). Contractions do not get stronger.
    Persistent backache is common. Walking has no effect on false
    False labor pains happen at labor or sometimes relieves
    variable frequency. contractions.
    You may have an energy spurt No bloody show.
    24-48 hours before the onset of Cervix usually not effaced and is
    labor. closed.
    Contractions usually felt in lower
    abdomen or groin.

    True labor may start as contractions


    DETERMINING START OF LABOR which are irregular and short in duration.
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    HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS The contractions are coming WHAT TO EXPECT
    every five minutes ( the beginning
    Things you can do at home in early labor: of one contraction to the IN THE
    Soak in a tub of warm water that beginning of the next
    covers your abdomen or take a contraction), lasting around 60 9TH MONTH
    shower. seconds for one hour, and you are
    Drink warm fluids that may help having to breathe through the OF YOUR PREGNANCY
    relax you (herbal teas, hot contractions
    chocolate, decaf coffee). If you have any bright red vaginal
    Drink plenty of fluids (8-10 bleeding
    glasses every day) to stay well If your membranes (bag of water)
    hydrated. break
        
    Try using a heating pad, hot water If there is a decrease in the baby's
    bottle or warm pack to your lower movements.
    abdomen or back for cramping or
    backache. WHERE TO GO
    Have someone give you a back
    rub or massage. Go to the information desk in the main
    Eat lightly. lobby and take the elevators that are left
    Take walks. of the information desk. Go to the 3rd
    Rest if you are tired, sleep when floor and go left to the Family Maternity
    you can. Center. A receptionist will be straight
    Call us with questions or ahead of you to help you find your way.
    concerns.

    WHEN TO CALL HOW TO REACH US


    It is not necessary to go to the hospital     
    immediately when labor begins. It is best Phone numbers:
    to remain at home during the early stages. Midwifery Group: 275-7892
    Therefore, if you think you are in labor, RAMP: 275-2962
    please call the midwife before you go to Answering Exchange 258-4970
    the hospital. She will talk with you to
    decide the best time to go to the hospital,
    and will be able to meet you when you     
    arrive.
    AS A GUIDE CALL WHEN:

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