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The progression of labor (Lightening ((Signs of labor ((“Show” or “Bloody…

- - - - “Show” or “Bloody Show” - the few drops of blood or a pinkish stain that occurs when the mucus that plugs the uterus during pregnancy dissolves. (Could be days or weeks still before birth)
        
        “Water Breaks” - the membrane, or amniotic sac, holding the amniotic fluid is broken. This could be a trickle or gush of fluid. (GO TO HOSPITAL)
        
        Contractions - the tightening and releasing of the uterus. ( Go to hospital when they are consistently 5 minutes apart and getting stronger.)
    - - true or false labor
        
        Some women experience strong contractions hours or even days before their real labor starts.
        
        Doctors look for three signs that indicate FALSE labor:
        
        Contractions are not regular or rhythmic
        
        Contractions do not get stronger over time
        
        Contractions end with light exercise, or changing your activity. (Example: woman was walking, then sits down and they stop)
      - Premature Labor:
        
        Full-term pregnancy = 40 weeks (Could be 38-42 weeks)
        
        Premature, or preterm labor occurs when the fetus has been developing in the womb for 37 weeks or less.
        
        Warning signs of Preterm Labor include:
        
        Contractions every 10 minutes or less
        
        Feeling a constant, dull backache
        
        Leaking fluid or blood
      - Inducing labor:
        
        If necessary, the doctor can start labor artificially. Their may be a medical reason or emergency, or the baby is still in the womb after 42 weeks.
        
        There are two ways to do this:
        
        Medication
        
        Puncturing the amniotic sac.