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What happens during labor? What do contractions feel like? And how do I know that labor has begun? Read on to learn about birthing basics....

Q: 39 Weeks...

asked by: chantigeek on August 1st, 2007

Experienced User

ok so i went to my doctor today and everything is normal, so thats good. My dr. won't check if i am dialated or anything because she says that not all doctors do unless there is a reason? Today though i have been feeling more braxton hicks i think like every 15 mins give or take. Did anyone else have these this often? Also i was wondering about the mucus plug. In the past 2 weeks when i go pee i have noticed about 3 times that there is a little clump of mucus when i wipe (sorry for the tmi) Theres no blood in it or anything, it looks like what mucus should look like? So does that mean that i am losing my mucus plug little by little? I am getting so impatient lol i cant wait to have this baby. Has anyone had any of the above and have gone into labor relatively soon afterwards?
thanks Very Happy

Oh yeah is is normal to go to the washroom (# 2) many times in a day. Cuz up until a week ago i didnt go this often?

Replies(2)

tinkinpink84

replied on August 1st, 2007

Especially eHealthy

getting close, you probably might be losing your mucous plug, it may or may not be tinged with blood. mucous plugdoesnt mean much. going to the bathroom alot could be a sign of labor soon, your bodys trying to clean itself out to prepare for the labor and birth Smile

good luck to ya, there are quite a few ladies due right now, some overdue even!

Jolie_3110

replied on August 1st, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

sorry to say I have been experiencing everything you have mentioned for the last 2 weeks and I am still hanging on! I hope for you it means labour is fast approaching though! Smile

It gets so frustrating at the end, you begin to think every new ache you get means labour is on its way and then it just doesnt go anywhere!
Anyway thats enough I have probably depressed you now! Smile

I am sure your baby will be here soon and I cant wait to see pics of the next round of the baby boom! Smile

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