Contact me during early labor to prepare for delivery.
Many women experience symptoms of early labor as they get closer and closer to their due date. While you may be worried if you go into early labor, it is important to stay calm and carefully listen to your body. In some cases, expecting mothers may think they’re going into early labor, but they’re really experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions.
Braxton Hicks contractions are normal during pregnancy, and they occur as your body prepares for delivery. However, there are several signs of early labor that indicate that you should seek emergency medical assistance. For example, if your water breaks, you experience heavy vaginal bleeding, or you stop feeling your baby move, you should seek help right away. Swelling of the face and hands, blurred vision, severe headaches, and intense pain in your stomach are also signs that you may need medical intervention.
When you reach the end of your pregnancy, know that early labor is a lengthy process. In some cases, the pains may start for a day or two and then suddenly stop. I recommend drinking plenty of fluids, eating frequently, and trying to maintain your normal routine. Avoid exerting yourself too much and try to rest and save your strength for the delivery process.
I have helped many women here in the York, South Carolina area through early labor, supporting them through healthy and successful deliveries. To learn more about what to watch for during early labor and how I can help you during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum, contact me at Birth Choice today.
At Birth Choice, I can assist with early labor for those in Fort Mill, Rock Hill, Lancaster, Clover, Chester, York, Lake Wylie, Tega Cay, Chesterfield, and Pageland, South Carolina.