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False labour at 39 weeks with cramps and pressure, could labour be near?

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Molliesmythx · 30/05/2026 18:03

Hello ladies!
been going through the endless spiral of is this it is it not (otherwise known as false labour) since 38 weeks and 2 days.
Baby boy’s due date is tomorrow and it’s looking positively but what do you think?
intense period cramps for the last two days
intense pressure down below- consistent weeing- was up six times last night!
vaginal pressure
lost what I think is my mucus plug at 39+5- lost more of it at 34 and 37 weeks (see photo)
Where realistically do you think I’m up to? It’s driving me mad!
Baby boy has been head down since 28 weeks and 38 week appointment confirmed he’s engaged.

False labour at 39 weeks with cramps and pressure, could labour be near?
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False labour at 39 weeks with cramps and pressure, could labour be near?
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LuubyLuu · 30/05/2026 22:26

It’s looking good! I’d focus on making sure your bag is packed and ready to go, then just keep moving - best way to keep that baby bouncing on your cervix and getting into the right position. I had ‘false’ labour pains for a week with my second, but that meant when I went into proper labour, it was a relatively short and straightforward - I’m convinced the two were related.

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