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Is this early labour? HELP!

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mrsnlw · 24/07/2014 14:24

Now had 3 separate evnts of snot like mucus when I've wiped (today, yesterday and Tuesday) Have had quite sharp stabbing pains down below along with some very mild period and back pains. I have had ever increasing BH's which seem to last for agggggges when I get them and are now starting to coincide with stabbing pains in my bum/private area.

JMy midwife said it sounds like things are starting to happen (I am 37+4 today) and to keep an eye on losses, for further signs of labour and also baby's movements.

How do I recognise whether it really is early labour, or established and how do I tell the difference between BH and the real thing? Dont want to ring the birth centre unnecessarily.

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MrsCK · 24/07/2014 16:18

When is your next mw appointment? If I were you I would go for a nice long walk, then a bath, then a snooze. see how things progress. It could well be early labour but you could always phone your mw just to have a chat about it?

mrsnlw · 24/07/2014 16:31

My next appointment is on Monday. Im currently still working full time so Ill have a bath etc when I get home. Have sent her a message updating her about further mucus today etc and will see what she replies x

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GalaxyInMyPants · 24/07/2014 16:32

Real labour won't go away. The pains will get closer together and stronger.

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