Temyrra - posted on 10/22/2011 ( 21 moms have responded )
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So since 3 o clock yesterday afternoon (it is now 7 pm next day) i started having contractions around 20 or less minutes apart. they started being more painful and uncomfortable throughout the night, i figured that i wasnt too close into labor so i went to bed, the next morning (this morning) i was still contracting and they were 10-15 minutes apart, but only a little bit more painful, most of my pain was in my back. we went to the hospital around 12 and they checked i was 1 cm dilated and about 60 % thined out. they had me walked around for about an hour checked again and still 1 cm dilated but didnt say anything else. after they did all that i still had a few contractions and they were more harsh, but now my lower stomach is still painful and hardly any contractions at all....what do you think this means?
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Kate CP - posted on 10/25/2011
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*cringes* Don't call it false labor, please! For those of us who have been through prodromal labor, it doesn't FEEL false and it's a little disheartening to have it brushed off like that. :/
Lesley - posted on 10/24/2011
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What I think is that you are in early labor. Sometimes this "prodromal" labor can last a day or two before "active" labor really kicks in. If you haven'y been admitted to the hospital, get yourself out of there and go home. Get something really good to eat, drink lots of water and get some rest until your contractions become stronger and closer together. When you've gotten some rest, and are ready to be more active, it is important to be upright and change postions often (including being on your hands and knees - your baby may be posterior, and needs some time to turn around)
I wish you a wonderful birth!!!
lesley
Ez - posted on 10/22/2011
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BH contractions are different to 'prodromal'. BH contractions generally aren't painful, and are just felt as tightenings. Prodromal or prelabour contractions can hurt, be quite regular, and possibly even convince you that it's the real deal. But they will usually stop with rest, or a warm bath or shower.
Ez - posted on 10/22/2011
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Sounds like pre-labour/ prodromal labour to me. It's just your body doing some of the work before it kicks into active labour, and can actually last for days, or weeks on and off. My prodromal labour got me to 4cm before active labour began. So even though it is annoying, it is actually a good thing for you to be making progress without too much pain.
How far are you?
Iridescent - posted on 10/22/2011
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It could be a few things. First, you could be in labor. If you feel you still are, go back if you're concerned. Second, it could be Braxton Hicks contractions, which are expected towards the end of a pregnancy (even a few months!). The only real difference between BH and real labor is you do not progress (dilate) with BH. Third, you could be dehydrated and it's setting off contractions. These may or may not cause true labor. A good idea to follow is to lay on your left side, drink a full glass of water, and wait for 30 minutes and see if they reduce.