Hi all,
I’m 39 weeks pregnant today and have been having latent labour signs for a good 2/3 weeks now (back ache, period pain and irregular contractions). I have no idea if I’m dilated because I don’t see my midwife till next week where she has already suggested a sweep. My worry is I’ve had a sore throat and cough since waking up this morning and now have a bit of a fever. I think (or hope!) it’s just a common cold but I’m not sure what I can take for it apart for paracetamol and I’m already exhausted and worried I could go into true labour at any time.
Has anyone been though this? How have you managed? Do cold/flu symptoms have any affect on baby pre/post delivery (and first few days potentially with breastfeeding). I was really hoping my early labour symptoms would progress into the real thing but now I’m praying for a few days to recover properly before anything happens so I have the energy to endure labour.
First time mum here so please send some advice my way!
TIA x