help 39 weeks and not sure if labour has started

[lisalewis]

hi im 39 weeks and for the last 2 weeks been in pain with spd.2 days ago it just seemed to disapeer and i felf like the old me again.im sleeping really well and baby is still moving.last night when i went for a wee i felt pressure in that region and when i sat bolt upright on my sofa i could also feel the pressure. is this the start of things if so what do i need to look out for or what can i do to help things get moving????

sounds like the head is engaging if not done so already.......sit on a gym ball if you have one to help open up the pelvis and move baby down...(if that is comfortable with the SPD)

sex.....

nipple stimulation

walking ( not to much, don;t wear yourself out )

have you had a show? that signals the start of dilation ..but can still be a while before baby comes...

contractions starting is usually a good sign it has begun, or your waters going....

contractions that are regular , rhythmic, increasing in intensity and coming closer together are a sign of true labour...not braxton hicks!

im having alot of discharge but nothing with blood in it.no real pains as of yet just heavyness adn the odd twinge but nothing else.got back ache but not sure if it is to do with the spd or labour.

show not always bloody....can be clear and mucousy......heavier discharge common in later pregnancy....whatever it is, your body is gearing up for labour........

Sounds like baby is engaging, so I would go with the advice lulumama has given you. Do make sure you get planty of rest asweel ,as you will need the engery. Good luck x