Can You Recognize the Early Signs of Labor?
As a woman enters the final days of pregnancy, she can almost hear the clock ticking down. Each day she awakes thinking, "Will this be the day?".
For a mother, especially one expecting her first child, one question dominates her thoughts: "Will I know when it's time?"
She starts paying attention to every little detail, looking for any sign to tell her that this is the day.
While to many, it may seem so easy, it reality it can be difficult for a woman to determine whether she is truly in labor. This is due in part to the fact that the early signs of labor can vary so much from woman to woman.
So, if you think you're ready, then take the Early Signs of Labor Challenge: simply answer each question true or false, then click through to the link to see how well you recognize the early signs of labor...
Are You Up to the Challenge?
Simply Decide True or False, Then Click the Link to See If You're Right!
Early dilation means that labor is starting.
When you lose your mucus plug, pack your bags! It's labor time.
Effacement is never a labor sign.
Feeling the baby move can tell you when labor is coming.
When the baby drops, labor isn't far away.
The "bloody show" is a sure-fire sign of labor. Wake up dad, THIS IS IT!
So, Are You a Master at Recognizing the Early Signs of Labor? Or Did They Master You?
4-5 Not too shabby - Not too shabby at all.
3 or less Your friends may ask you for advice on many things, but I hope labor isn't one of them!
If you found that perhaps you're not the guru of labor signs you considered yourself to be, then you might be mistaking prodromal labor for the real deal!
Brush up on your childbirth knowledge with online childbirth classes or visit the Online Childbirth Classes FAQ for more information.
No matter what symptoms you have, if you think you're in labor, call your care provider! It's worth a false alarm (or two) to ensure a safe, happy birthing for you and your family.
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How did you fare on the Signs of Labor Challenge?
PattiVilla wrote...
Love the idea of the lens. I sure could have used this when I was going to labor. I got sent home a few times. Just was never sure what to look for.
Posted July 11, 2007
justimajen wrote...
You've really done a terrific job with your lenses! Give yourself a pat on the back and be proud!
Posted July 08, 2007
Glorybee wrote...
Hi Catherine, Interesting lens. It would have been nice to have this advice when I was having my first child. The doctor told me I would have stomach cramps when it was time. Since I only had backaches, I never made it to the hospital and had the baby at home! Great lens and info. Glo
Posted July 08, 2007
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