Is this labour starting

[Lily189]

Hi everyone I'm 40+5 and going for a sweep this afternoon and on sunday there going to put the balloon in which I want to avoid as didnt work last time
For last 3 hours my back has been constantly sore like bad back ache I've also has brown red discharge when wiping
This is my second baby but ive never went into labour was induced at 38 weeks

Could this be a sign things are starting ive also alot pressure down below

Would love hear anyones experiences tia

Hi @Lily189, we're just giving this thread a bump in case anyone's around to give you a hand hold. Good luck!

Just had a sweep I'm 1cm but cervix still long can labour still start scared going end in another section

Good luck! Labour is a funny thing and can be so different for differnt people. Your discharge and cervix must mean that something is moving right?

I went into labour after a sweep in my second pregnancy, but labour kept starting and stopping - gave birth 5 days after the sweep in the end. Try to relax and stay positive - I found going for walk was helpful - as I was active and not sitting and worrying about it all.

Good luck! Agree, keep moving, I've also 'heard' that orgasms can help get things going. I've also 'heard' you don't need to involve anyone else in this if you don't want to.

I've been contracting on and off for nearly a week! Luckily, I'm able to rest in between. I've resolved myself to ... he'll come when he's ready :)