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Pain and discomfort related with contractions of the uterus during labour

Pre labour signs

1. The head of the baby Engaged or fixed into the pelvic cage normally occurs 2 weeks earlier to the delivery. In the second delivery the head enters the pelvis usually with the beginning of labour pains.
2. During pregnancy showed a plug of jelly similar to mucus seals the lower end of the cervix to prevent infection. At the beginning of labour this plug mixed with little blood can get dislodged and present as thick discharge.
3. In the last few weeks of pregnancy, Braxton Hicks contractions or false pains occur off and contractions or tightness of the uterus felt at abnormal intervals and does not increase in strength and duration.
4. A covering form a protective bag around the baby is called Water Bag and is allows moving easily. The fluid decreases at the end of pregnancy and the movement slows down, causing concern to the patient and the doctor. If the water bag bursts {continuous leakage of warm fluid just like urine, generally colorless with white flakes} please inform your doctor and do not wait for labour pains. You need admit the patient to hospital and speedy delivery
5. Frequency of urination as the head of the baby pushes against the urinary bladder.

Pre labour signs

1. The head of the baby Engaged or fixed into the pelvic cage normally occurs 2 weeks earlier to the delivery. In the second delivery the head enters the pelvis usually with the beginning of labour pains.
2. During pregnancy showed a plug of jelly similar to mucus seals the lower end of the cervix to prevent infection. At the beginning of labour this plug mixed with little blood can get dislodged and present as thick discharge.
3. In the last few weeks of pregnancy, Braxton Hicks contractions or false pains occur off and contractions or tightness of the uterus felt at abnormal intervals and does not increase in strength and duration.
4. A covering form a protective bag around the baby is called Water Bag and is allows moving easily. The fluid decreases at the end of pregnancy and the movement slows down, causing concern to the patient and the doctor. If the water bag bursts {continuous leakage of warm fluid just like urine, generally colorless with white flakes} please inform your doctor and do not wait for labour pains. You need admit the patient to hospital and speedy delivery
5. Frequency of urination as the head of the baby pushes against the urinary bladder.

WHAT CAUSES PAIN IN LABOUR?

When your uterus (womb) begins to contract, Labour begins. You may experience contraction of the uterus and due to this you feel discomfort rather than pain before labour begins.

Labour is start when you get usual contractions. The frequency of Contractions increase and intensity throughout labour and you will felt pain in a similar way as you may experience pain in other muscles in your body when you do energetic exercise.

At the same time the opening into the uterus (the cervix) is stretching to finally allow your baby to come into your birth canal.

When the opening to the cervix is completely open (dilated) you begin what is known as the second stage of labour, when your baby is born. The baby passes through your birth canal and is born by a combination of the continuing contractions of your uterus and your conscious effort to push your baby out by using the muscles of your lower abdomen.

Sometimes when it is necessary to start off labour, or provoke it if development is slow, your labour may be more hurting.

Every person's appreciation of pain is different, and what one person can accept another may find extremely painful.

RELIEF IN LABOUR

Pregnant patients can do a lot to help during their pregnancy can improve these natural changes. You advised to join parentcraft classes to take exercises to make you fitter. Relaxation and breathing exercises help you manage your labour pains. Sometimes this is all that you may need. Take healthy diet with care, and stopping smoking are other ways you can help yourself by improving your fitness and training your body for the task that lies ahead. A warm bath may also help. TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) may be of help in labour pain