Some describe the release of fluid as a trickle, others as a gush. For some women, their waters might break early, but for others it may not be until you’re in active labour. When you are in labour, your waters will ‘go’ or ‘break’, but the timing of this will vary for everyone. The feelings of discomfort may not seem like anything unusual at first, but if you are in labour they will gradually develop into more regular and intense pains, otherwise known as contractions.ĭuring your pregnancy your baby has been growing and developing in a bag of fluid called the amniotic sac, which surrounds and protects your baby.
Remember to drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated too. Don’t worry, they are there to help and would rather you and your little one were safe and happy.ĭuring these early stages of labour you may not feel like eating very much, but it’s a good idea to have a snack or a light meal like soup, cereal or toast to keep your energy levels up. If you are in any doubt about whether or not you think you are going into labour, call your maternity unit.
It’s also very common to experience diarrhoea or to feel sick or nauseous. You may also have a bit of pain in your lower tummy or back. Lower tummy or back pain – like period pain.įor many women, the earliest sign of labour is a cramping feeling - a bit like period pains.An urge to go to the loo – this is because your little one’s head is pressing on your bowel and/or bladder.
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