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  1. #1
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    Dec 2010
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    Pre/early labour?

    Hi,
    I'm about 2 weeks past my due date right now. Last time I was induced so I'm not sure what a normal labour would be like and how it starts.
    Since Thursday afternoon I've been getting quite regular tightenings - not contractions, but more than braxton hicks (if that makes sense). They were coming every 25 minutes or so for about 48 hours, now this afternoon they seem to be a bit stronger and bit closer together.
    I guess there's no way to really know for sure, but I'm just wondering - does this sound like early labour, or more like pre-labour stuff?
    Thanks
    Last edited by zapper; May 11th, 2011 at 10:05 PM.

  2. #2
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    Jan 2009
    pakenham, victoria
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    the regular tightenings sound like pre labour, the ones ur getting today sound like early labour.
    best of luck

  3. #3
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    Jul 2010
    sydney
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    Being overdue I know how it is n it sucks lol but it sounds like ur getting there but slowly
    Have u rang n discussed wats happening with ur hossy??
    I hope it's the beginning n u get to meet ur lil one soon

  4. #4
    BellyBelly Member

    Oct 2007
    Ever so slowly going crazy...
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    Yep I think you have pre labour that is turning into early labour, YAY!!!

    When they get tighter, more painful, and you need to breathe/bend over/cant talk, youll know labour has hit sweets...
    Congratulations, bubs gotta come soon at 42 weeks anyway!!!

  5. #5
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    Dec 2010
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    Thank you for your replies!
    So maybe I should let the midwife know I guess... I think I've been pregnant long enough so definitely ready for birth now

  6. #6
    BellyBelly Member

    Oct 2007
    Ever so slowly going crazy...
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    A call to say things might be happening is a good idea.. you may progress fast if all your pre labour has shortened and opened your cervix babe... good luck!!!!

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    Sep 2006
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    Hi Zapper - I'm in the same place as you are!!! Have you lost your mucus plug yet? They say that bub arrives 2-3 days after losing that. And, of course, any fluid leakage

    Good luck!!!!!!!