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Am I in labour?

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Emz14 · 01/05/2018 10:36

Hi. I am 40 weeks pregnant today and I am having period type pains that come and go every 15-20 minutes. I'm not entirely sure if this means early labour as I don't feel it in my back, but the pain is increasing gradually. My bump is still fairly high, but the midwife said I am engaged at my last antenatal appointment. Thanks x

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SparklySeashell · 01/05/2018 10:37

You could well be, good luck!

lastnamefirstfirstnamelast · 01/05/2018 10:37

Yes, i would think so,....call the midwife darling.

Mooey89 · 01/05/2018 10:38

It sounds like it could be early labour - good luck lovely

RLOU88 · 01/05/2018 10:41

I don’t know myself but eeek good luck xx

CaMePlaitPas · 01/05/2018 10:55

Sounds like very early labour to me, this is how it started with my first. You may lose your waters shortly, that's when the contractions will ramp up. Good luck! How exciting!

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 01/05/2018 13:33

Sounds like it’s probably the latent phase of labour, yes. Just be warned, some women with have latent phase symptoms for days or even weeks before they are in established labour. You don’t need to call the maternity unit unless you are getting contractions 3-4 in 10 minutes lasting 40 seconds of longer, you have reduced fetal movements, your waters break or you aren’t coping with the pain. Rest up, relax and hopefully things will develop!

SomeKnobend · 01/05/2018 13:36

Yes could be the start. Sometimes this stage can be on and off for days though. Hopefully it'll get going properly soon though. Rest if you can!

SparklySeashell · 01/05/2018 21:33

How are you getting on OP?

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