4 Prenatal Signs

Light abdomen, feel relaxed before giving birth
For a pregnant mother who is giving birth for the first time, in the 1 to 2 weeks before delivery, the fetal presenting part will gradually decrease, enter the pelvis, and the fundus of the uterus will decrease significantly. At this time, the pregnant mother will feel that her upper abdomen is more relaxed, her breathing will be easier than before, her appetite will open up, and her appetite will increase. But pregnant mothers will also feel heavy in the lower abdomen, and feel like a fetus about to fall out. Some pregnant mothers will feel sore back and leg swelling, increase the frequency of urination, and increase vaginal discharge. At this time, it will take about 2 weeks before delivery. Pregnant mothers don't need to be too nervous, as long as they prepare for delivery step by step, adjust their mentality and diet.

Seeing Red
Seeing red: When the fetus's head starts to fall into the pelvis, the fetal membranes and the uterine wall will gradually separate and rub, which will cause blood vessels to rupture and bleeding. If there is a small amount of blood streaks after seeing red, pregnant mothers can stay at home for observation, do not overwork and avoid strenuous exercise. If you shed blood, exceed your menstrual volume, or have abdominal pain, you must be admitted to the hospital on your own.
1. Brown, pink and red are all possible colors
2. The amount of bleeding is significantly less than that of the menstrual period
3. It usually appears 24 hours before the labor pain, but it varies from person to person, and there are also cases of redness recurring 1 week ago.
4. The mixed mucus flows out and the texture is sticky.

Contractions
Uterine contractions are characterized by gradually increasing uterine contractions. Pregnant women show that the pain in the lower abdomen is getting stronger and stronger, and the pain interval is getting shorter and shorter, such as once every 4 to 5 minutes, and the pain lasts longer and longer, such as each time the lower abdomen pain lasts for more than 30 seconds. Do anal examination or vaginal examination at this time, you can find that the cervical canal is flattened and the cervix is ​​dilated.

Ruptured Amniotic Membrane
Due to uterine contraction, the intrauterine pressure rises, and the stripped fetal membranes enter the cervix to form the anterior amniotic sac. When the intrauterine pressure rises to an extreme, the fetal membranes rupture and amniotic fluid flows out, which is called "broken water". The vast majority of pregnant mothers break the membrane before and after the uterine opening is fully opened, and a few break the membrane before the start of labor. Therefore, if the water breaks in the second trimester, it means that labor is about to start.
After breaking the amniotic fluid, don't panic. Early water breakage may cause bacterial infection or umbilical cord prolapse. Therefore, after breaking the water, no matter what the occasion, you should immediately lie down to prevent the amniotic fluid from flowing out. You can use sanitary napkins to protect it. If there is no sign of childbirth within 6-12 hours after breaking the water, in order to prevent bacterial infection, the doctor will use oxytocin to help the pregnant mother enter the labor process and start labor.