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As you approach your due date, every cramp and discomfort can make you wonder: Is this is it" Am I in labour" The truth is, getting that baby out of you is a long process?even if your actual labour is blessedly speedy?and your body starts to prepare weeks before the real deal starts. Here are some signs of labour that you might experience in the lead up to your baby?s arrival.
1. An increase in Braxton Hicks

These ?practice? contractions can start as early as 24 weeks, and are simply a tightening of the uterus. You may feel your entire abdomen harden, and then relax again. These contractions can be uncomfortable, but are typically not painful. Towards the end of your pregnancy they may come more frequently?though they don?t necessarily mean you?ll be going into labour soon. 2. Your baby dropping (also known as lightening)

Your baby might start moving lower into your pelvis as he gets ready to come out. This can be especially noticeable if your baby has been positioned right under your rib cage for the last few weeks. Expect people to exclaim ?the baby has dropped!? when they see you.
3. Nausea, or loose stools

Thought nausea was just in the few trimester" Unfortunately, some women experience it again as labour nears. You might also notice loose stools or diarrhea?all of your muscles start to loosen as you approach labour, and your rectum is one of them (though not every woman will experience this).
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