true and false childbirth
Some women sometimes have the illusion of giving birth or have irregular uterine contractions. Generally speaking, it is difficult to distinguish between true and false childbirth. Usually the contractions of false labor are irregular and not as strong as those of true labor. The way to distinguish is to check the vagina and look for changes in the cervix. There is also a uterine contraction timing, which calculates the time interval between two consecutive uterine contractions and continues to record it for an hour. The table below lists the differences between a real birth and a fake birth.
contraction time
False birth: irregular, the intervals will not become smaller
True labor pain: There is a fixed time interval. As time goes by, the interval becomes smaller and smaller. Each contraction lasts about 30-70 seconds.
contraction intensity
Fake Health: Usually weak and does not become stronger. Sometimes it increases, but then decreases.
True labor: a steady increase in the intensity of uterine contractions.
Painful parts of uterine contractions
False labor: Pain is usually only in the front
Real labor: pain starts in the back and moves to the front.
post-exercise reaction
False labor: Contractions stop after the woman walks or rests for a period of time, sometimes even after changing positions.
Real labor: No matter how much you move, contractions will continue as normal.
If the following occurs, please go to the hospital or seek medical attention immediately:
1) Even without uterine contractions, the amniotic membrane will rupture and amniotic fluid will flow out.
2) What comes out of the vagina is blood, not bloody mucus.
3) Uterine contractions are stable and continuously strengthened.
4) The mother feels that the fetal movement is reduced.
Warm reminder: Childbirth is a painful and sweet thing that every mother must experience. Expectant mothers don’t have to worry too much. If they can understand various common sense before having children, they will be very satisfied
Mental preparation will make you more calm and calm when dealing with emergencies! I wish the expectant mother good health and all the best!