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Signs of labor during pregnancy: Bowel movements, cramping, and spotting, oh my!

by Jane on July 14, 2009 · 30 comments

in Baby, Doctor, Mother to be, Pregnancy Info, Pregnancy Week-By-Week, Sex, Walking

Mom-to-be just waiting for baby in the end of the third trimester. 38 weeks pregnant and counting… and waiting. Are signs of labor during my pregnancy starting?

It’s funny because I know that I’m 1cm dilated and 80% effaced and I keep getting my hopes up with every little sign. I’m also quite aware of the fact that dilation and effacement doesn’t necessarily mean a thing. It’s such a tease really.

I find myself looking for signs of labor approaching and then I think “Is this it?” and it never is. I need to remain calm and stop worrying. I really just don’t want to have to worry about being induced, but no sense in worrying about that now either.

I had my last pregnancy [click to continue…]

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