You feel decreased fetal movement: The Labor and Delivery team are huge believers in a mother's intuition. If you don't feel your baby move as much as usual, get rid of all distractions, lay down on your side, and count movements. If you get 10 or less in two hours or are just concerned after one hour, come in. No matter your reason for coming, the Labor and Delivery team is ready to help you feel at ease.
If you ever feel concerned, a safe motto to follow is when in doubt, get checked out! There are no unwelcome questions, and it is very common for women to come in one or more times before they actually deliver. Facebook Twitter. Get help with a billing issue. Need help with financial assistance. Website feedback. Contact Intermountain. This is perfectly normal. Each contraction is doing its job to soften your cervix neck of the womb and make it ready to dilate open up. As long as your pregnancy has remained uncomplicated and you have not been advised to ring the hospital as soon as contractions start for example you are booked to have a caesarean section , then we would advise you to remain at home during the latent phase of labour.
This is because your body works best when you are calm and relaxed. Many women find that being in their home environment, makes them feel safe and comfortable. In this environment, the body produces lots of oxytocin a hormone which stimulates powerful effective contractions during labour , and labour usually progresses well when you feel calm and relaxed. It is important to make sure you eat and drink normally.
Eat lots of high carbohydrate foods to ensure you have enough fuel and energy for labour, and drink plenty of fluids. Ideal high-carbohydrate foods include beans on toast, cheese on toast, pasta, and scrambled egg on toast. You should follow your natural body instincts, eat when you are hungry, rest when you are tired.
Relax as much as possible, have a warm bath or listen to music. Your birthing partner can help you keep calm and relaxed. It can be helpful if they massage your back if you have backache or suggest alternative positions to encourage labour to continue.
Keep upright as much as possible as this will encourage labour and gravity helps the baby go down into your pelvis. Swaying or rocking your hips can also help.
You can also try a TENS machine now if you have one. However, although this can be an exciting time, remember to rest and not get overtired as you will need lots of energy later. You can take Paracetamol as directed as a simple form of pain relief but contact your Midwife if you need advice or reassurance. Your body needs a lot of energy for labour, so fill your body with energy stores now.
Take each contraction as it comes, every one is doing its job, and one closer to you having your baby in your arms. Your contractions will gradually become stronger, longer and more frequent. You will know when you are ready to go into hospital, as you no longer feel comfortable in your own home.
If you live far away from hospital, make sure you leave plenty of time. Second and later babies often arrive more quickly. Midwives are available on the telephone for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will provide you with information and advice. Sometimes labour starts early, before 37 weeks. Learn why and how we induce labor. Timing is different for every pregnancy.
Early labor can last for days. All we can do at this stage is wait for signs that your body is ready to deliver, so a lot of people come in too soon and wind up going home again.
A contraction is a tightening of the uterus that feels like cramping or pressure. You should feel it over your entire uterus and possibly into your back. If this is your first baby, come to the hospital when your contractions:. If your contractions are still far apart and you want things to go faster, try walking around. It can help your baby move into your pelvis. The pressure that gravity puts on your cervix can also help things move along. You can also try these labor and birth positions to ease discomfort and possibly speed things up a bit.
Save the number of Kaiser Permanente's dedicated Labor Line to your phone now so you have it when you need it. After you call your care team, get going! Grab your hospital bag , head to the hospital, and get ready to meet your new baby.
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