My waters have broken!

[bebopanddoowop]

I am 98% sure my waters have broken.
Woke up at 4:40 covered in it, and it was was still a bit trickling 5 mins later.
I did sort of need of need a wee though so that's why I'm the 2% unsure. Most of it was clear but a tiny bit was very light pink.

So err what now, again? Slightly over excited and can't remember what to do. No contractions or back ache. Am 39+4 weeks

TIA!

[jenwa]

Exciting. Looks like your baby will be making an appearance soon! My waters never broke at home so not sure what you have to do. I think if it's clear it's ok but you can call hosp just to check.

[Casmama]

I think you phone the labour ward and take advice from them. I presume you stay at home till contractions are under way but may need to go in at some point if they still haven't started.

Good luck!

[PeaceLillyDoge]

Oooh exciting! Iirc your supposed to put a pad on and if it's still collecting fluid after a bit then it's likely to be waters rather than wee.

Defo with a ring to the maternity unit for some proper advice.

Good luck! [Grin]

[Poshsausage]

Ooo exciting good luck !

[bebopanddoowop]

Ok it's still trickling quite a lot so either I have the worlds worst bladder control or it really is my waters! Thanks everyone knew I could rely on Mumsnet to be awake. Do I call midwife or hospital?

[YoniMatopoeia]

My waters broke with my let two. I called the mat ward and they asked me to come in to check me over. I was then dent home and went back once I got to the stage that I wanted gas and air.

[schmalex]

Call the hospital labour ward OP. Good luck!

[YoniMatopoeia]

Sorry for typos. On phone.

[mumofone25]

Yes call the labour ward and they will advise you of the next steps and may want you to go in to be checked over. My waters had a light pink tinge to them! Good luck!

[bebopanddoowop]

Good to know yours had light pink tinge too, mumofone.

Called them, they said go in at 8am to be checked out, so just twiddling my thumbs now!

[bebopanddoowop]

How are they STILL going?!

[BobaFetaCheese]

Hope you're in and baby is out!

[bebopanddoowop]

Went to the hospital and get all checked out - waters gone but still no contractions so am waiting at home now, which is booooring. If nothing progresses then I'll be induced tomorrow morning!

[FastWindow]

Go to bed and get some sleep!! You may be in for a bit of a journey if you need to be induced. Not everyone's experience obviously but my induced labour was quite long.

Congratulations! One way or the other you'll have a lovely snuggly newborn by Sunday (depends how long they will leave you after your waters have gone) is my birthday on Sunday, will you name it for me?

[bebopanddoowop]

Yes am dreading a long induction to be honest! Resting now, or trying to but am over excited! There is light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak.

Happy birthday, yes I will of course name the baby Window now

[Haahoooo]

Good luck bebop!

This is exactly what happened with me and DC1. Fingers crossed for you and hope things get going. I was advised to do lots of walking not that it helped.

Soon you'll have your baby!!

[NaturalBaby]

My mw gave me a thorough stretch and sweep when my waters went. I was desperate for a home birth and baby arrived 7hrs later.
Good luck!

[FastWindow]

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I'll pm you my actual name if you like.