![]() ![]() You might have some nausea or stomach cramps, and have a watery bowel movement. It's pretty common for your body to “clean itself out” before or during early labor. And it is normal for you to feel overwhelmed, or scared, or teary, if that is what happens. Not just because you have hormones kicking into gear, but also because it's suddenly all too real – a baby is about to come out of me and change my entire life forever. It's very common when you begin labor to suddenly have some swirling emotions. Many moms report that they “just know”, or that they feel “weird” or “different” at the onset of labor. If the contractions continue to get longer and stronger and closer together, that's a pretty good indicator that you're going to be having a baby soon! Dehydration can cause contractions, so rest and hydrate. How can you tell if they mean business? Try taking a warm bath and drinking two glasses of water. They might be 7-10 minutes apart – or even longer. You might have a few light ones here and there, and then suddenly have a strong one. Here are 5 possible signs that you are in early labor that AREN'T your water breaking.ĭuring early labor, your contractions may vary in length and intensity. ![]() Only 10% or less of labors start out with your water dramatically breaking like on TV, so most of us will have a slightly different experience when our baby decides it's time to join us land mammals. ![]() If you've never been in labor before (and sometimes even if you have!) it may be difficult to tell whether you're really about to have a baby, or your pregnant body is just being weird. ![]()
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