Understanding these signs can help you prepare for the big ... “First-time mothers may experience lightening a few weeks before labour, while women who have given birth before may notice it ...

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Several signs can indicate the start of labor ... but it often happens days or hours before labor. As an expecting mother, you might not expect any weight loss until after delivery.

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Whilst common signs to look out for include backaches ... This sensation is known as nesting. Just before labour starts, women may feel the need to start tidying 'the nest' for their baby.

You might also feel 'butterflies' in your tummy, or other signs of excitement ... in the amount of amniotic fluid which signals that labour is just around the corner. Less foetal movement ...

Below are the labour signs you would be expecting to know the ... in the days or weeks before you deliver. 6. You lose your mucous plug and your vaginal discharge changes color and consistency ...

However, there are some common pre-labour and early labour signs and symptoms that may let you know that your labour is about to start, or has already begun. Maybe. Some of the symptoms you may ...