The process of childbirth is commonly referred to as Labour; the process of you giving birth. Medically, Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord.
Baby “drops” Baby dropping is termed as lightening and this is one of the major signs that labour is approaching. Your baby’s head literally “drops” lower into your pelvis, becoming engaged within your pubic bones. This starts baby’s descent down and out into the world. Cervix dilates Childbirth usually occurs in three stages, there is the first stage, the second stage and the third stage. The first stage of labour is the longest phase and it is characterised by early, active and transition phase. Birth possible once the cervix dilates between 7cm and 10cm.
Cramps and increased back pain Loose-feeling joints Diarrhoea Weight gain stops Fatigue and “nesting instinct” Vaginal discharge changes colour and consistency Stronger, more frequent contractions Water breaks
