Contractions move in a wave-like motion from the top of the uterus to the bottom.Labor contractions usually cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis.The way a contraction feels is different for each woman, and it may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Between contractions, the uterus relaxes and the abdomen becomes soft. During contractions, the abdomen becomes hard. This is also known as “show” or “bloody show.” Labor may begin soon after the mucus plug is discharged or one to two weeks later.Ĭontractions are the tightening of the muscles of the uterus. When the cervix begins to open wider, the mucus is discharged into the vagina. It may be clear, pink, or slightly bloody. The mucus plug accumulates at the cervix during pregnancy. But the extra room in your upper abdomen may make it easier to breathe and relieve heartburn.Because the uterus rests on the bladder more after lightening, you may feel the need to urinate more often.
Lightening can happen a few weeks or a few hours before labor.It’s also referred to as the baby “dropping.” The process of your baby settling or lowering into your pelvis just before labor is called lightening.
No one knows what causes labor to start or when it will start, but several hormonal and physical changes help indicate the beginning of labor. Some women have very distinct signs of labor, while others don’t. It starts with your first steady contractions and goes through the delivery of both your baby and placenta. Labor is another word for your body’s natural process of childbirth.
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