The joy and ecstasy of being pregnant comes to an end with the final stage. This last stage is something that can get even the strongest women fidget their fingers nervously. Pregnant women often feel stressed out thinking about how contractions feel like. Even those who have delivered a child before find this feeling quite hard to explain. Different women have different experiences with labor pains. So, if you too are expecting your baby any moment and want to know what contractions feel like, read on.
Ecstatic Pain?
The position of the baby inside the womb may also affect the pattern of pain. For instance, if the baby is positioned in a way that its back is against your back, the pain may increase in your lower back and slowly rise to the upper back. Some common experiences during pregnancy contractions are feeling hot and cold at the same time, fatigue, dull ache in the lower abdomen, scared or nervous, pain in legs, pubic pain, menstruation like cramps but stronger, feeling nauseous, pressure on pelvis, etc. Some women may feel more pain in the back while some may feel most of the symptoms given above.
Yes, It’s Time!
Before the onset of the real thing, many women experience false labor pains known as Braxton Hicks labor pains. Unlike the real labor, this one lasts for a few minutes and fades away when you walk or change your position. It is basically your body’s way of preparing for real labor. To confirm that you are in real labor, just look out for these signs and contact your doctor immediately.
Ecstatic Pain?
The position of the baby inside the womb may also affect the pattern of pain. For instance, if the baby is positioned in a way that its back is against your back, the pain may increase in your lower back and slowly rise to the upper back. Some common experiences during pregnancy contractions are feeling hot and cold at the same time, fatigue, dull ache in the lower abdomen, scared or nervous, pain in legs, pubic pain, menstruation like cramps but stronger, feeling nauseous, pressure on pelvis, etc. Some women may feel more pain in the back while some may feel most of the symptoms given above.
Yes, It’s Time!
Before the onset of the real thing, many women experience false labor pains known as Braxton Hicks labor pains. Unlike the real labor, this one lasts for a few minutes and fades away when you walk or change your position. It is basically your body’s way of preparing for real labor. To confirm that you are in real labor, just look out for these signs and contact your doctor immediately.
- Bleeding
- Contractions every 10 minutes (regular intervals) or more in an hour
- Fluid Leak
- Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Menstrual-like cramps, but stronger
- Pressure on pelvis or vagina
- Tightening or pain in your back or lower abdomen
