Glossary - Labour

Labour

The process of delivery of the baby or babies throught the cervix dilating (opening up) and contractions of the uterus)

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I am 28 weeks pregnant and today the amniotic fluid was above the 95th centile on the scan. The doctor said I was in serious danger of going into premature labour-what could be wrong?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and had what looked like a show last night. Does that mean labour is imminent?
I am 38 weeks and my doctor examined me and said that he ''stripped'' my membranes. Will this help bring on labour within 24-36 hours?
I am 39 weeks pregnant. The doctors told me they think I will go in labor very soon because the baby's head is extremly low! I just lost my mucus plug today, and before I lost it I was having back pain. Does this sound like labour?
I am 40 weeks pregnant and have had a continuous dull ache in my lower back for last 3 days. Is this a sign of labour approaching?
I am almost 35 weeks pregnant with my 6th baby. I have been warned that after 4 children you are more at risk of bleeding during 3rd stage of pregnancy. I have not had any problems in other labours, but this was made more of issue by consultant in early pregnancy. It was never mentioned in other pregnancies which has slightly scared me. How serious are the risks? Is this likely to effect my plans to have a water birth?
I am now 41 weeks and my baby's head is still completely free. Will there be a problem in labour?
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