Normally, birth occurs at the 38-40th day of pregnancy. It happens between weeks. In 10% of pregnant women, labor may begin in earlier weeks of pregnancy. If a cesarean section is to be performed upon the patient's request or upon the doctor's guidance, or if a cesarean section is to be performed again on a pregnant woman who has previously given birth by cesarean section, the procedure is carried out in steps 38-39. It is planned within weeks. Pregnant women who are planned to have a caesarean section should not eat or drink anything after 24:00 the night before.
1. Relaxation: As the baby moves towards the lower part of your abdomen (pelvis), the pressure on your diaphragm decreases and you can breathe easier. You can get it. However, this time, the need to go to the toilet may increase due to the increase in pressure on the bladder.
2. Engagement: The thick mucus layer that covers the cervix throughout pregnancy prevents the entry of bacteria into the uterus. As birth approaches, this mucus layer is removed due to the thinning and loosening of the cervix. This phenomenon may not be seen in all pregnant women; It is usually in the form of a bloody thick discharge and can be discharged minutes, hours or days before the start of labor.
3. Water breaking: In some pregnant women, a small amount of water usually flows out of the vagina as a result of the rupture of the amniotic sac before labor. . One in ten women may ejaculate a large amount of water. Since urinary incontinence is common, especially in the last stages of pregnancy, you should consult your doctor to determine whether the fluid is amniotic fluid or urine. Because if the membranes rupture early, the risk of developing intrauterine infection may increase.
4. Birth pains: They occur at irregular intervals in the last months of pregnancy, are felt in the lower abdomen and groin, vary in severity, are accompanied by hardening in the abdomen, and change in position. Short-term contractions that decrease or disappear with time are known as false labor pains. As birth approaches, false labor pains are replaced by contractions called true labor pains, which are more severe, start from the lower back, spread to the abdomen, are accompanied by hardening in the abdomen, last longer (30-60 seconds), come at regular intervals, do not go away with rest, and increase in frequency and severity. If contractions occur every five minutes and last longer than 1 minute, or if water breaks, consult a doctor. It is recommended that you consult your doctor.
5. Thinning of the cervix: In the last month of pregnancy, the cervix begins to thin. Your doctor can understand this situation through vaginal examination when you go for a check-up and expresses it as a percentage. The thinning of the cervix allows the cervix to dilate more easily. Short-term, low-intensity contractions, also called false labor pains, that you feel in the last two months of pregnancy play a role in thinning.
6. Dilation of the cervix: In the last months of pregnancy, the cervix begins to dilate. Your doctor will understand this situation through vaginal examination and express it in cm. In order for birth to occur, the cervix must be fully dilated (10 cm) and fully thinned (100%). It is considered normal for the baby's movements to decrease slightly in the late stages of pregnancy. However, if there is a significant decrease in baby movements (less than 10 per hour) or if the baby does not move at all, be sure to consult your doctor.
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