Signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for watching this video! 😊 If you like, share your expected due date with other mommies here and let them know: they are not alone! Or maybe, you have given birth to your baby already? If so, what were the signs that you noticed 24 to 48 hours before you went into labor?

[@aysha7350]

Doctor told me to wait for another 2 weeks when i last checked up at 19 October. My due date is 2 November. My doctor told me your baby head is not engaged and also written os closed. I am walking and staying active also doing squats. Currently i am at 39 week and yet no labor pains. However i have notice small change in belly appearance. It is lower than before . Kindly suggest me some advices . I am waiting

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@aysha7350 Hi there again Aysha 😊, that's good news!! When your belly is now hanging lower, it means that your baby is most likely engaged! Also, if you are keeping active, you are already doing a great job! We also have some more suggestions, but we posted them below your other comment! We hope this helps! ❤️😊

[@aysha7350]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much . World is better place to live only because of good people like you . Loads of love 😍🥰

[@aysha7350]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes my doctor told me to mop the floor by sitting on my feets in order to ease labor and normal delivery. Is it right exercise?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@aysha7350 That's really very kind of you to say!! Thanks SO MUCH for this incredibly sweet feedback!! 🥰❤️😍

[@Trebushea]

For anyone who may be discouraged about not being dilated at all yet during your doctor's appointments don't worry! For me my water broke on my due date and when I went in to get checked (3 hours later) I wasn't even 1full cm dilated yet. I still ended up having her later that day once my contractions started naturally about 12 hours later. So don't worry if you hear lots of other pregnant women saying they are dilated since 37 weeks for example. I felt so discouraged hearing that other mamas were dilating but for me it ended up happening very quick ❤️💕 Sending my love to all of you pregnant mamas and wishing you a safe and healthy birth!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much Trebushea! Your message to other women clearly helps them a lot!! 💕💕

[@putrik6498]

Thank you babe 🥰

[@janrose4950]

Thanks for sharing this! I am a few days away from my due date and I am not dilated. It helps to know that things progressed on your due date.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@janrose4950 Hi there! ❤️ Let us also add that some women are not dilated (or are hardly dilated) before they go into active labor! Admittedly, it mostly happens in second time moms. However, it DOES also happen in first pregnancies... All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@janrose4950]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you!

[@alexismariefayson2404]

I’m 2-3cm dilated (depending on who’s measuring) and I’ve been stuck here for weeks. I would not advise telling people that 2-3cm means labor is 24-48hrs away. You could stay there for weeks.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Alexis 😊, thanks for sharing your concerns! 😊 Well, actually, we use words like "normally" and "chances are" throughout this video in order to account for the fact that this may not be true for all women! We even refer to another one of our videos in which we tell you what you can try to dilate faster in case that, what we say here, does not apply to you and you don't go into labor within 24 to 48 hours. Also, keep in mind that it could also happen that your water breaks and that you still don’t go into labor within 24 to 48 hours. And it could even happen that your contractions come every 5 minutes, are strong and last for hours although you are still not in labor (which can be the case when you experience "prodromal labor" for instance). However, these are expectations and will not apply in most cases (luckily 😅). Still, be assured that we appreciate your feedback and we will try our best to make more careful statements in our next video! 😊 All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

[@zenaidamartinez2806]

Totally agree! I was 4 for 3 weeks.

[@abbibritton5231]

I'm 2cm and going in on Tuesday for a induction 🙏

[@mishelleilieva9657]

Same here - 3-4 cm dilated for a week now. 😅

[@brighid13]

I am also at that stage-been at 3cm for more than a week.

[@leratoletlonkoane2567]

You guys are awesome. I used your videos to dilate faster and they really helped. I went to my check-up and my gynecologist told me that I was not dilated and booked me to be induced after two days if I had nothing happened. I was 39+5 weeks then. I started having contractions at around 17:00 and thought they were Braxton hicks but they intensified as I was going to bed, i went to the hospital before 01:00 am. I was in active labor when they were taking history and we didn't finish it when they checked how dilated I am, to my surprise they said it's time to go to labor ward as I was thinking I was going to take longer like my previous labor. It took few contractions, my water broke and they told me to push when I had a contraction. I pushed twice and my daughter was born. She's weeks old now 😊. Much love from 🇿🇦 South Africa

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 What a GREAT STORY!!! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH again for sharing this with us!! We LOVE it!! 😍 And we are really very very happy to hear that our videos helped you dilate so fast and that your delivery was superfast too!! 😘 Again, thanks SO MUCH again and we really wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@mandygingerich926]

I'm 31 weeks tomorrow with baby #5! I love watching your videos! And i love your accent; my favorite great Aunt is from Austria and I have always loved her voice. Brings back memories of her, hearing you two. You have the same joy and kindness that she does.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Mandy! 😊 That's incredibly sweet of you to say!! Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback!! 👍😘 We are very proud that we were able to bring back some memories of your aunt! ❤️ It seems that you have loved her very much! ❤️ We wish you ALL THE BEST for baby number 5!! Only some 2 more months to go before you can hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! 😍😍

[@gemalynbalagtas8090]

Im 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant now and watching this before i sleep .. i watch all your videos.. my baby is in breech position when i was at my 34 weeks but i watch your video on how to turn breech baby and it really help me a lot .. thanks to both of you godbless

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Gemalyn 😊, thanks so much for your comment and feedback!! We are SO happy that our videos have helped you! It is the best compliment that a channel can get!! ❤️ Thanks so much again and all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@eveaka]

From Uganda. I really enjoy your videos and i learn a lot from them. 35 weeks and 4days today, first time mom... can't wait to meet my girl.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Welcome to our channel and thanks so much for your lovely feedback Eve!! We are really happy that you find our video helpful!! 😊 We absolutely understand that you cannot wait to meet your little girl! She is going to be the cutest baby girl in the world!! 😊🥰 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@Time_with_leeola]

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[@ummnusaybah7106]

35 weeks pregnant,cant wait to meet my little one....thanks for the video

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy if you find our video helpful! 👍😊 We can absolutely understand that you cannot wait to meet your little one! 😍😍 However, it will happen VERY SOON now!! All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

[@The420Girl]

22 weeks pregnant today, nervous and doing my research to help me calm down haha. I love these two, so helpful ❤

[@biancagbadea]

Hi guys. Discovered you the other day and I have learned quite a few new things I don't know about. Thank you ,you have a new subscriber. 37 weeks pregnant with my second son and possibly in early labour ...how very exciting

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊,. thanks so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing! We are really happy that you find our channel helpful and we promise to do our best, to keep posting relevant content! 😊❤️ We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! Maybe, you will be holding your sweet little son in your arms very soon! ❤️❤️

[@alexhawkins640]

May 19th is my due date. Thank you so much for the information. I feel like I’ve been in early labor for 2 days so hopefully baby girl will be here soon

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

You are most welcome!! We are super happy if you find our videos helpful! 😊 If your expected due date is May 19th, then it may very well be that you are in early labor. Maybe, your baby girl cannot wait to finally meet her mommy! 🥰 We wish you all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@vikasbe1630]

Thank you guys for your amazing videos. My daughter was born yesterday. Your videos were very helpful.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Ooooooooh, how sweet!!! Another sweet little baby born!! 🥰 Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!! 😊 CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We hope you had a fast and easy delivery!! And most importantly, we hope that both you and your baby are well!! 😍 Also, thanks SO MUCH for your feedback!! 🥰 We are very glad and grateful to hear that you found our videos helpful!! And don't forget: we also regularly post baby-related videos! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! Enjoy every minute of it!! ❤️

[@maryjoydelarosa6563]

June 1 is my due date.. Hoping for my safe delivery..🙏 Thanks for this video its really help..

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing Mary!! 😊 We are super happy that you find our video helpful!! We are sending you lots of positive thoughts and wish you all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@lexileemoney6205]

My due date is also the first! Good luck mama hope everything goes smoothly

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@lexileemoney6205 Thanks so much for sharing Alexis!! We wish you all the best for the upcoming birth, for you and for your baby!! 😊❤️

[@VeomaApparel]

Very useful and educative.....what I love more is the illustrations, it explains it better. Thank you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy and grateful to hear that you find our videos useful and that you love our illustrations! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Trebushea]

I love the positive and uplifting way you explain these things in your videos! Very informative but also very entertaining to watch 💕 you are my favourite channel and I have been binge watching all of your videos all day long to distract me from wondering when my baby will make their way into this world haha I'm due on March 11 so I'm pretty close!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much again for your feedback Trebushea!! We try to make our videos as entertaining as possible, but it's not always that simple. At least, we can always tease each other 😂😂 Fingers crossed for March 11!! You are so close to meeting your little one for the very first time! And we do know how exciting that is!! Please keep us updated! We are really curious to hear how it goes!!

[@toriandcj1287]

You guys make it so much easier to understand

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for your feedback!! We really appreciate it and are happy that our video is easy to understand!! ❤️😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@clarissapines8874]

May 21 is my due date! Thanks for your videos, very informative!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing your EDD with us Clarissa!! We are sure you cannot wait to meet your little one!! ❤️😊 You are MOST WELCOME! We are super happy that you find our video helpful!! ❤️❤️

[@rezamaeohagan2283]

The same

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@rezamaeohagan2283 Thanks so much for sharing!! Only a couple of more weeks before you can finally hold that sweet little bundle in your arms!! ❤️😊

[@yogapriya9993]

My due date is May 5

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@yogapriya9993 Thanks so much for sharing with us!! You are sooooo close to finally meeting your little baby!! ❤️😊 We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@padmagupta7735]

Your videos, your way of presentation and the beautiful bonding to each other makes me feel so good 😊😊........ I'm 37 weeks pregnant, now....... Waiting for the special one and watching your videos......🌹🌹

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, that's really very kind of you to say!! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback - it made us really very happy to read it! And of course, we are super happy that you find our videos helpful!! 😊😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@priscillamolina6988]

My due date was October 2nd but it’s September 16 and I am currently one and a half centimeters open 🙏🏼 I am 37 weeks and 4 days baby #3 will definitely be here sooner than I expected ❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 Thanks A LOT for sharing Priscilla!! Seems like someone cannot wait to meet her mommy!! 🥰🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby! ❤️

[@priscillamolina6988]

You are more then welcome! Thank you guys also for sharing with us , we appreciate it dearly. 🙏🏼❤️☺️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@priscillamolina6988 Thanks A LOT for your feedback Priscilla! It is very much appreciated!! ❤️ 😊 😘

[@RAYOFHOPE-xu9uy]

Hey same here 2rd October

[@motherinmaat6947]

Hey there due date twin!🙌🏻

[@Psychologistmama]

I am so proud of all my Pakistani ladies finally realising that our healthcare system is good for nothing and finally standing up for themselves and learning about our own bodies!! We have been treated dumb for ages! People think natural birth isn’t possible without medical interventions! And even the people are so stuck on these concepts that it’s impossible to even make your family understand.. I can see that in a few years, we will be able to fight these stupid hospital policies which only benefit the healthcare provider and not the mother who desperately needs peaceful births.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

We know exactly what you mean! We have talked to so many women from Pakistan, particularly over the past 4 years. And it is scary what we hear from them... 🙈🙈🙈

[@blacksheepk]

North Africa and America are the same... medicines and medical interventions are all they care about, and if they're wrong, there's no responsibility or accountability. If a patient chose something against them, they threaten to take away the child or jail them.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@blacksheepk Yes, unfortunately, what you say here becomes more and more true these days.... ☹ It's basically all about the money. It's all that counts....

[@Anatomusic]

You guys are so encouraging. Absolutely love your advice and the spirit in which you give it! Have you done any videos on home birth? Been looking on your channel but can't find anything

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Eli 😊, thanks a lot for your lovely comment! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you like our work!! 😊 Unfortunately, so far, we have not done a video on home birth. In fact, on our channel, we mostly focus on the preparation for labor. The delivery itself (i.e. first two stages of labor) is a topic that we discuss more in our childbirth class because it requires much more time to discuss things like birthing positions and, most importantly, what you can do if labor does not progress as expected. Nevertheless, we do share lots of tips and tools that apply to home birthing here on youtube too. However, they are not summarized in one video. Instead, we discuss them in several different videos... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@margolane3361]

39+5 weeks pregnant and had contractions 20 minutes apart for 1.5 hours last night and then they stopped. Very frustrating but thanks for the videos!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there ❤️, yes, we can absolutely understand how frustrating this is! Seems like it was "only" just pre-labor. But don't give up!! The positive news here is that apparently, your body is doing some test rounds for the real thing! In other words: it seems that your body is preparing for real labor! 😊 One or the other way, you will soon hold that sweet little thing of yours in your arms!! 😍 We wish you all the best for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@charlotteslater1207]

You guys are amazing! I’ve just watched 3 of your videos and you are such a great team! I’m 36 weeks pregnant and a paramedic student & I’m at the stage where I’m questioning every twinge! I’ve just subscribed and can’t wait for more videos! ☺️ thank you for being informative and the great diagrams!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hello Charlotte! 😀 Thanks so much for your lovely comment and the compliment, we really appreciate it!! We are super happy that you find our videos helpful and also, that even native English speakers watch our videos despite our accent! 🙈😂 Again, thanks so much! More videos are on the way! 👍 In the meantime, we wish you all the best for you and your baby (and your studies)!! 💕

[@aysha7350]

I am 39 weeks . Still no signs of labour. Expecting normal delivery. Watching your videos and getting encouragement. Hope to get reply from you !

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Aysha 😊, thanks a lot for sharing! First of all, please don't be worried just yet! We know that many women are, when they are in week 39 when they don't see any signs of labor. However, on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Anything within that time frame is considered "normal". So, it could be that your baby just needs a couple of more days. Also, please note that sometimes, things can go really fast. Only recently, we met a woman who told us that she was going to work in the morning, no signs of labor whatsoever. And by 8pm in the evening (on the same day), she held her baby in her arms 😊. That said, there are a couple of things which have helped other women go into labor in similar situations. 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs (birth ball exercises) Most importantly though, please stop to worry! Worries and stress won't help you go into labor. So, ask your partner for a nice back massage, try yoga, meditation, acupuncture whatever you find relaxing! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby! ❤️

[@aysha7350]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much. My heart always for you !!! 🥰😍

[@ubilubi1766]

Howd it go? Did you have him or her yet? I am 40 today and got to say dissapointed it didnt happen faster this time. Hopefully in a day or two not longer.

[@aysha7350]

@@ubilubi1766 i am 39 weeks and 5 days today . No labor pain yet . Keep your morale high . We are in this together! Only The Creator know her right time . I am also waiting so impatiently. Whenever thing happens it gonna bring good . I believe

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@ubilubi1766 Hi there 😊, poor you!! ❤️ You are probably completely stressed out right now!! But please don't worry just yet!! First of all, on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Everything within that range is considered "normal". That said, there are many things which have helped other women in similar situations to go into labor: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (reflexology, nipple stimulation, Castor oil) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs (birth ball exercises) Moreover, please also try to relax as good as possible! We know, it's not easy. But please try not to put too much pressure on yourself because this would just cause a lot of stress! And stress COULD prevent you from going into labor. So please, try to find ways to relax (meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, a back massage - whatever you find most relaxing!) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@phatcodeiboss6338]

I had to immediately subscribe ❤ you both, very informative. Btw love that even though you guys have accents which is lovely by the way, you both speak very clearly. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback and for subscribing!! ❤️😊 We are really happy that you find our video informative and that our accent is not THAT bad after all 🤣. We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! Greetings from London back to beautiful Jamaica!! ❤️❤️

[@phatcodeiboss6338]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes ❤❤

[@meliamedaverman3558]

I'm currently 15 weeks FIRST pregnancy still got a long way to go but I like watching your videos to prepare me for when I am ready to go in labor. Better to go prepare.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO MUCH for watching our videos! ❤️😊 Absolutely agree!! 😊 Better prepare for labor early - it cannot be wrong! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@meliamedaverman3558]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you kindly! 😊

[@gdgmb]

I’m 40 weeks tomorrow and still 0 signs of labour. Will be going for induction on 40 weeks + 1 day due to my mature age and baby size is big. Praying for normal delivery after induction.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Fingers crossed!! We wish you GOOD LUCK and ALL THE BEST for the upcoming delivery, for you and for your baby! ❤️

[@jbb8261]

Neither of those (age and baby size) are evidence based reasons for induction. Your doctor sounds irresponsible

[@gdgmb]

I delivered the same day I posted this at night! So I didn’t have to be induced. My water broke at 40weeks-1day. Unfortunately baby was breeched and I had to have an emergency cesarean. We’re well and fine though, thanks for your comments

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@gdgmb Aw, thanks for letting us know! 🥰 CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn! We are very happy to hear that your doing well! 🥰 Have a great recovery and all the best for you and your little one! 😊 ❤

[@mrskhan7805]

Hello i m 40+4 weeks pregnant but have no labour pain my doc ask me for induction tomorrow if it not successful then she will do c section i have done so many exercises nd walk but no pain so plz pray for me its all be better....kindly

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please don't worry too much! Inductions at 40 weeks are very likely to be successful! So, please don't be worried just yet that you are going to need a C-section! We are sure everything will be fine! Sending you lots of prayers!! 😘😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@broccolipropaganda]

How did it go in the end?

[@subha9333]

Recently started watching your videos... really love the warmth in your talking and replies to so many women asking u nervous questions :-) God bless your family...keep up the good work...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 That's really very kind of you to say!! ❤️ Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback!! 😘 We promise, we will continue posting videos and answering questions!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

[@samanthaconcepcion4605]

I'm exactly in 31 weeks today..and continue watching your videos it really helps me.Thank u so much

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, that's great to hear!! Thanks a lot for your feedback - we are very happy to hear that you find our videos helpful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@koalakisser9769]

I am 40 weeks today with my first baby. At 38 weeks I was 1cm dilated and at 39 weeks I was at 2cm dilated. Baby is head down at station 3. I had false labor contractions at 39 weeks 4 days that lasted 2 hours before going away. I’m hoping I go into labor soon!!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Stayce 😊, thanks a lot for sharing your case! 😊 The good news here is that your body already started to dilate! So, at least, you can see that your body is preparing for labor. 😊 That said, there are many things which have helped other women in similar situations to go into labor: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day). 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation: it may not be done with a few minutes per day only) 3. Acupuncture (this can work particularly well if your stress levels are really high; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would most probably not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball Of course, there is also Castor oil. However, personally, we always treat Castor oil as last resort simply because of the side effects. Also, you can never be sure if it is going to work... Still, it CAN be super effective for labor induction. We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (reflexology, nipple stimulation, Castor oil) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs (birth ball exercises) Moreover, please also try to relax as good as possible! We know, it's not easy. But please try not to put too much pressure on yourself because this would just cause a lot of stress! And stress COULD prevent you from going into labor. So please, try to find ways to relax (meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, a back massage - whatever you find most relaxing!) We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@koalakisser9769]

Update: At 40 weeks 5 days I was still at 2cm and no sign of labor insight. I’ve tried all of the labor inducing tips and tricks (except for castor oil) and nothing has worked for me. I think my baby is too comfortable in my belly 🤷🏽‍♀️ I am getting induced at 40 weeks 6 days, wish me luck!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

​@@koalakisser9769 Hey Stayce 😊, thanks a lot for the update! We are very sorry to hear that it did not work for you! 😬 Unfortunately, the reality is that even in our clinic, we cannot always help a woman go into labor naturally. And we still haven't found the reason, why it is not working for some women. That said, not even scientists can explain why some tools work for some women, but not for others. But maybe, it's just as you say: baby feels too comfortable in there! 😊 So, all we can tell you now is: try nipple stimulation (although you have tried it already)! If anything can help you go into labor spontaneously before your induction (apart from Castor oil), then it is nipple stimulation... And if it does not help: just keep in mind that medical inductions happen every day! And all of those women give birth to perfectly healthy babies!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@FocusingOnChrist]

Then there are those of us whose water doesn’t break until baby is crowning, and are 3cm for 3 weeks before hand. I also nest 8-12 weeks before baby. I don’t have labor signs until the real contractions start going. (Baby #6 due any day)

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Oh yes, you are SO right!! There are women who NONE of this applies to! Only recently, we had a woman whose water broke and she did NOT go into labor by herself... she was induced eventually... By the way: CONGRATULATIONS on pregnancy number 6!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming delivery! ❤️ But you are pro anyways! Are you getting nervous these days at all??? 😊

[@annfrank90]

Same I wasn't in pain until I was 7cm with both kids. My doctor had to break my bag with each child as well.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@annfrank90 Wow!! 7cm without any labor pain? We have never heard about a case like that! Thanks a lot for sharing this with us!

[@annfrank90]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Twice lol... my doctor did not believe I was in active labor because I wasn't in a lot of pain.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@annfrank90 😊 Why cannot every woman have a labor like that! 😅

[@priscar909]

May 31 is my due date am so happy to see my little boy thanks for this video love it.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing!! You are almost there then! We are sure you cannot wait to hold your little one in your arms!! 😊😊 You are most welcome! We are super happy that you found our video helpful! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@FlirtatiousLibra]

Congratulations love. My due date is May 30. Wishing you a safe and smooth delivery.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@FlirtatiousLibra Thanks a lot for sharing!! ❤️❤️ We are sending you lots of positive thoughts and wish you all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and for your baby!! ❤️😊

[@FlirtatiousLibra]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much and all you do on KZbin community. It's greatly appreciated,even for a mom that's doing this labor thing for the 7th time 🤦🏾‍♀️🤭🤗

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@FlirtatiousLibra You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy that you find our videos helpful!! 😊 Wow! Your 7th pregnancy?? We are deeply impressed!! Kudos to you!! 😊❤️ We wish you all the best for you and baby number 7!! ❤️😊

[@micahasedillo2729]

may 17 is my due date .. can't wait to see my second baby ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing Micah!! ❤️😊 We can absolutely understand that you cannot wait to meet your baby!! But the good news is: it's going to happen very soon now!! 😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@faizakhan5805]

Good luck!!!! 😍😊 mine is May 25th, it's my first baby!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@faizakhan5805 Thanks a lot for sharing Faiza!! 😊😊 Good luck to you too and all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@danaecasey1550]

Yes! My due date is the 16th! Good luck mommies!! 💙

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@danaecasey1550 Thanks so much for sharing Danae!! We wish you good luck for your upcoming delivery too!! ❤️❤️

[@blandzx2h677]

Love your videos!!! I’m 39 weeks and hoping things get going soon.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! It makes us very happy to hear that you like our videos!! 😊😘 By the way: there are many things a woman can do to support her body prepare for labor and to speed up the time until labor. We explain them in the following 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (acupressure, dates, reflexology, exercises, nipple stimulation and Castor oil) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs (exercises on a birth ball) Maybe you find these videos helpful too! We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@blandzx2h677]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much!! I watched the first video but I have not watched the one with the exercise ball. I will check that out today. 😊

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@blandzx2h677 Awesome! You are MOST WELCOME!! We are happy if we can help!! ❤️❤️

[@1.woerwoer]

Im 39wks today and last week monday my midwife told me im 2 cm dilated on friday i lost my mucus plug and im still waiting this is my 3rd pregnancy. Im experiencing alot of braxtonhics and pelvis pressure

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, 2cm dilated a 39 weeks is great. This together with the fact that you are experiencing lots of braxton hicks contractions and pelvic pressure CAN mean that labor is very close. So, the best thing to do right now is to relax! After 2 kids, your body knows exactly what it is doing! Trust that you will soon hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@matsrantsandgabs2888]

LOVE your accent boss! keep up the excellent work guys, your awesome

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! 😘 We are very happy to hear that you find our content helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@kaddyndimballan9910]

U guys are just amazing with ur wonderful explanations. I definitely enjoy all ur videos. I am an expecting mum. First time pregnancy

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely feedback!! That's really very sweet of you to say and we are very happy to hear that you like our videos and find them helpful!! 😘 Again, thanks so much and ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@tyneshiabrown8087]

May 25th is my due date, getting excited

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing Tyneshia!! You are SO close to finally meeting your little baby!! 😊😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@helendueck3665]

Mine too I'm scared

[@saimaaattar6478]

Very helpful information 👍

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for your feedback!! We are really happy that you find our video helpful!! ❤️😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@seemabejaz2440]

34 week pregnant first time so exited to meet a little one 😊😊😊

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks a lot for sharing!! You are SO CLOSE to finally meet your little one!! 😍😍 We can absolutely imagine how excited you are!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for your remaining pregnancy, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@nigamababy4369]

Great explanation , thank you ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME!! Thanks a lot for your feedback, be are very happy to hear that you find our video useful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

[@snehadayalusnehadayalu7906]

hello.... i have been watching ur videos since a week ... Really really great informations.. I'm very thankful to you both... I have a doubt in this.... these simpltoms appears only if I'm ready for normal delivery right?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! You are MOST welcome!! We are super grateful if you find our videos helpful!!❤️😊 Yes, you are right! Under NORMAL circumstances, these are symptoms that we would expect to observe... Just keep in mind that every woman is different. For example: sometimes, it takes WEEKS for a woman to dilate. Moreover, it could happen that a woman's water breaks and she still does not go into labor (although in that case, she would normally be induced because the baby is no longer protected from infections)... So, as always in pregnancy, it's really a matter of how a woman experiences the last days before labor... 😊 We hope this helps 😊

[@tinktinkkks4209]

With my first- my mucus plug fell out Second child- nothing just got contractions and water broke around 8/9 cm

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for sharing this with our community here! 😊

[@ObiJuan86]

Great content, thanks guys

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO MUCH for your feedback!! 😘 It is very much appreciated and we are happy to hear that you like our content! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

[@SausageSideways]

I'm only 27 weeks and I've had many babies but i really enjoy your videos. Even experienced mums can have different issues they're not used to in different pregnancies, so they've been very useful. Thank you ❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks so much for your very lovely feedback!! ❤️ We are particularly happy to hear that even experienced mums find our videos helpful! It is the best compliment a channel can get! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby (and all your other little ones of course)!! ❤️

[@SausageSideways]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much. I don't think you can ever be experienced at pregnancy 😆 it likes to surprise you every time with something new.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@SausageSideways You are SO right!! 😊😊😊 In fact, that is what we hear from almost all mommies who have more than one kid....

[@SausageSideways]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes this is my 8th and there's always something I haven't got a clue about. Always great to have people make videos like this ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@SausageSideways Oh, you are really sweet, thanks a lot for that! 😘 8 children!! You don't know how much respect we have from this! Kudos to you!! We have one so far, and he is dominating our world! 😂

[@flordelunaogarte2164]

This is so helpful.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks SO MUCH for your feedback! 😊 We are very happy to hear that you found our video helpful!! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@MaryamBashir]

33 weeks first time pregnant....scared about delivery everything.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Lahore! 😊 We totally understand that you are scared! And please believe us when we tell you that every woman feels the same way, particularly, when it's her first pregnancy. We meet such women every day at the clinic. 😊 However, let us also tell you that, no matter how scared they were, every single one of them eventually gave birth to their baby! In fact, BILLIONS of other women have successfully done what you are about to do! And if they can do it, YOU can do it as well!! So, when you think about labor and birth, don't think about the pain that it may cause you or other things that may scare you. Think about and focus on that very moment when you hold that sweet little thing in your arms for the very first time! Because then, everything else will be forgotten! We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@meerabuhari8818]

35 weeks 4 days pregnant Edd : 9 May 2021

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO much for sharing!! Only one more month to go until you can finally hold that sweet little thing in your arms!! ❤️❤️

[@chelseywalker7123]

I am 38 weeks and 3 days pregnant and I've been 2 cm dilated and 50 % eff. Since 36 weeks and 3 days pregnant

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Chelsey 😊, oh poor you!! 😩 Yes, sometimes, dilation does not progress in a steady line which is why it can happen that women get "stuck" and nothing happens. 😩😩 However, there are many things that a woman can try to progress: 1. Nipple stimulation (just keep in mind that it may not be done with a few minutes per day) 2. Reflexology (same as nipple stimulation though: it might not be done with a few minutes per day) 3. Acupuncture (mainly addressing stress level; and please note: it has to be acupuncture; acupressure would not help in your case) 4. Exercises on a birthing ball (they can be super effective here) We talk more about these tools and also how to apply them in these 2 videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs (reflexology, nipple stimulation) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs (birth ball exercises) We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and for your baby! ❤️

[@chelseywalker7123]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you !

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@chelseywalker7123 You are MOST WELCOME! We hope these tips will help you! ❤️

[@hobbiesandhabitsParvathyMohan]

Hi dears... Good presentation... Like u both... 🥰.. Keep going...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO MUCH for your lovely comment and feedback!! 😊 We really appreciate it and are super happy to hear that you like our content!! 😊 We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aandb7691]

I was hit head on in a car accident a week ago at 30 weeks. Now 31 weeks. Aside from injuries to me, my baby is showing huge signs of moving into my pelvis. Pressure, lightning crotch, he is head down. And I look dropped now. I sustained some pelvic injuries and lower back as well as seat belt injuries. But baby looks fine, and apparently I have a long cervix still. Could I be going into labour earlier now? Lightning crotch is unreal. This is my second baby. 1st hopeful vaginal birth though.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are sorry to hear that you were involved in a car accident! ☹️ Unfortunately, it is not possible to tell us if you could be going into labor earlier. This is something that only your doctor can say based on your check-up. We can only tell you IN GENERAL that sometimes, labor can indeed start earlier after such events. Not only because of the physical impact of the accident on your body. Such events can also lead to an earlier labor because of the shock (i.e. the mental impact). However, NORMALLY labor would then start right after experiencing the shock. And not weeks afterwards. That said, it is very important that your doctor keeps observing how you and your baby are doing. Also, if you believe that your baby has dropped already, then we recommend that you talk with your doctor immediately because in some cases, if a baby drops very early, it can be a sign of preterm labor... So please, don't hesitate to talk with your doctor... Unfortunately, that's all we can tell you! We still hope it helps a little! 😬 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aandb7691]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Yes, thank you for the quick reply! I appreciate the time you have taken to answer. I do have a follow up appointment tomorrow to see if the situation could mean any impact on the soon to be labour. I am in physio from the injuries and that has been extremely helpful. Take care and thanks again 😊

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@aandb7691 You are MOST WELCOME!! 😊 It's great to hear that you have a follow-up appointment. This is really the only thing you can do right now: observe your baby and your own body! We wish you a good recovery and all the best for your delivery!! 😘

[@kimalise1708]

Nice video I have watch it do education ... my due Out was 1day june still waiting .... ..

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Kim! 😊 Thanks so much for your feedback!! ❤️ If your contractions haven't started yet, then we can wholeheartedly recommend the following two videos: In this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs we explain tools to help prepare the body for labor and to induce labor. In this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs we explain exercises that you can try to induce labor! We wish you all the best for the upcoming birth, for you and for your baby!! ❤️ 😊

[@sthabilemuzenda5169]

Am currently 36 weeks,will be going for my c section on the 27th of july ,due to the fact that I have an operation (myomectom)fr 2015.Also polyhydromnios but it isnt serious.No complain so far.I have one child who is 24 yrs this one is the second one.Its a miracle frm God.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Wow!! A second child after 24 years! It IS a miracle!! 😊 We wish you all the best for the C-section!! And most importantly, we wish you all the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@fasnafasal7629]

37weeks Pregnant. EDD April 20th

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for sharing!! 😊 Hang in there! You are SO close to holding your little angel in your hands!! ❤️ All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@daniviris09]

Me too!! Same EDD💗

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@daniviris09 Thanks a lot for sharing Daniela!! We are super excited for you!! 😊😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@breeyzshiahann8251]

I’m due the 21st of April !

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@breeyzshiahann8251 Thanks so much for sharing!! We are really excited for you!! 😊👍 You probably can't wait to hold your little one (or little ONES??) in your arms!! ❤️😊 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@humairathaha6160]

I know water breaking is indeed a sign that baby is ready to come out , but in my country they don't wait for labour to start , they do c section without any other option .. some dr. Try to induce and some Dont do that even ...so my biggest fear is water breaking ...😢it will be very helpful if you tell us what should i do exactly once water break and especially if the contraction haven't started ....how long can we wait for contraction to start ?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we are sorry to hear that! Normally, they would try an induction first. It is quite uncommon to go straight for a C-section... 😬 NORMALLY, when your water breaks, they would wait for 48 hours. If contractions have not started during that period, they would induce... This is - at least - the policy in many hospitals in Europe... We hope this helps! 😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@shekinahwilliams622]

I’m currently 39 weeks and 1 day. Yesterday I was dilated 1cm so my OB did a membrane sweep. I was experiencing very strong contractions when walking but when I rested they were there but not as strong. I woke up at 3am with strong period like cramps that have been hurting my lower back. I took a bath but the pain still hasn’t resolved. My husband also massaged and it helped when he was doing it but once he stopped they it was hurting still. I am currently having cramps still that are farther apart but my lower back hurts so bad. I’ve tried changing positions but nothing works and when I stand or walk I still get super strong contractions. What does this mean?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, based on what you describe here, it very much looks like you are going into labor. 😊 A typical sign of contractions is that nothing that you do makes them go away. A massage can certainly help ease the pain, but it won't stop the contractions (that's why it's great to have massage treatments during labor). So, right now, you are probably in prelabor, or most likely even in early labor. So now, you just need to observe your contractions. Eventually, they will develop a pattern. They will come in closer and closer intervals, they will become stronger and longer. In other words: soon you will hold that sweet little baby in your arms!! 🥰🥰 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️ P.S.: As always, please don't hesitate to call your midwife in case you are worried in any way about what you experience!

[@thandomdlalose3259]

Am 39+5 days . There are contractions but they stop. My edd is 13 April 2021. What must I do am tired now i want to hold my baby boy please help

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there ❤️, Poor you!! We can totally understand! Every woman who was pregnant can relate to how you are feeling right now! At some point, you are just soooo tired and exhausted and you just want your body back!! But most importantly, you want to hold your baby in your arms!! ❤️❤️ Some things that have helped other women in your situation are the following ones: 1. Relaxation because it helps keep your stress levels in check (stress hormones can block the release of labor hormones which is why relaxation is so important). Try a massage treatment, try yoga or meditation or whatever you find relaxing! 2. Nipple stimulation: women who had at least some contractions already, are much more likely to have even more contractions with nipple stimulation. In this video, we explain how it works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs 3. Exercise (IF your doctor allows it): exercises on a birthing ball or going for a 30min walk per day are great ways to go into labor spontaneously. That's not only what scientists have found. It's also what we see at the clinic all the time... We explain how exercises on a birthing ball work in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5jVk4KZaciYmLs. 4. Acupuncture and/or reflexology. We help women naturally induce labor at the clinic with acupuncture and reflexology all the time (however, it is only likely to work if you see lots of early signs of labor, like for example, mucus plug discharge, bloody show, first contractions etc.). If you cannot find a professional therapist, you can also do acupressure and/or reflexology yourself. (In this video, we teach how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs). Just keep in mind that the effect of a professional treatment will be much stronger... We really hope that this helps you go into labor! You too deserve the most natural delivery!! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@denisekahveci6936]

Hi, i am 31 weeks with twins and have a cerclage in. Are there any signs for me to look out for physically to know if labour is coming

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 Unfortunately, there are not really any "reliable" signs of labor. However, we recorded this video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJDRgXSIo7xkm5Y) which summarizes what we believe are the "most" reliable ones among the ones that exist... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your sweeties!! ❤

[@samiamuharram1536]

Hi there.. You both are doing great job.i am 36wks 2 days pregnant.i have mild contractions for 3 hrs.but now it has stopped.is it the sign of early labor r Braxton Hicks ?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 Did you notice that your belly has dropped after the contractions stopped? It is very common for women to have contractions for 2-3 days in week 36 of their pregnancy. They have the purpose of "pressing" the baby down the pelvis (i.e. to engage the baby). Interestingly, there is not really a term for this kind of contractions in the English literature. However, they are not a sign of early labor and technically, they are not Braxton Hicks either... We hope this helps! 😊 All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

[@alyssamaciel1839]

What if I’m just having pain in lower back and pelvis that last all day but no broken water bloody show or anything just the pain? I couldn’t get comfortable even if I layed a different way or was sitting up. I was 3 cm a few weeks ago I’m almost 37 weeks now. Not really sure how dilated I am now. The pain was a little better from walking but once I sit it’s comes right back. The pain last a while like 10 minutes stops then comes back but the pain isn’t getting stronger it’s just same like 5 out of 10. So I’m not to sure if it’s contractions, Braxton hicks, or just regular pregnancy pain. So I’m not to sure if it’s worth going into hospital for if water isn’t broken or anything just pain but it’s not like I’m dying buy it does make it hard for me to get comfortable because it does feel like same pains I had with my first baby. Should I go in or not? I’ve been having pains on an off for about a week now but it’s more today than other days

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Alyssa 😊, in general, if you have any doubts about seeing a doctor or not, we always recommend talking with your midwife because only they know your particular pregnancy case. So, only they are qualified to tell you what's best to do in your particular case. We can only tell you that in general, as long as your contractions do not come in closer and closer intervals, they are most likely not true labor contractions. You can also do a test: whenever you feel the pain, take a warm bath and see if the pain improves. If it does improve or even disappears then it is unlikely that you experience true labor contractions because true labor contractions do not improve by anything that you do. It is often difficult to say which stage a woman is in during the final days of a pregnancy. But there is something which is called "pre-labor" phase when contractions come and go as it pleases them and when the pattern does not really change (in terms of frequency and length). So, maybe, what you currently experience is the pre-labor phase... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@evaelvira9905]

That's exactly how I felt at 36 weeks. I still feel a lot of pelvic pain and I'm currently 38 weeks and now I'm starting to feel what I think are contractions but they aren't consistent

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@evaelvira9905 Hi there Eva! 😊 Thanks a lot for sharing your case! If they are not consistent, they are most probably not true labor contractions. But this can change very quickly. You can easily do a test: take a warm bath of 20 min. If the pain gets better or even disappears then it is unlikely that you experience true labor contractions. Because true labor contractions do not disappear, no matter what you do. If the pain does not get better, then you have to observe your contractions. At some point, they will come in closer intervals, get longer and stronger. This is how you know that your labor progresses... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤

[@joreenlapan6642]

I am 40weeks and 3days pregnant today and I just lost my mucus plug this morning. Is it a sign that my labor will start anytime?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Joreen 😊, not necessarily! Unfortunately, this is very different from woman to woman. Some go into labor within days after losing the mucus plug. Others don't go into labor for another week or 2... However, what it DOES tell you is that your body is preparing for labor! And that's the most important thing to know! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@LashpaKhan]

Heyee dearest I am glad that u r one who reply timely I just wanted to know that my doctor say my baby is healthy its my first pregnancy and there is more chances for C section I am sacred please tell me it is possible that i am passing through normal delivery as i am 37 weeks pregnant and no labor pain yet? Please guide me i am really inspired from you thanks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you really don't need to worry! Not many women go into labor at 37 weeks! Most of them go into labor as they get closer to their due date (or even thereafter). So, just because you don't feel anything at 37 weeks does not mean anything! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@LashpaKhan]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes I am asking about that I go through with normal delivery or C section as I am having healthy baby ?? Because I am from Pakistan and my doctor said healthy baby is not delivered normay?

[@skywa7183]

​@@LashpaKhan what in the world. If your baby is healthy and u are healthy then why shud u have a c section? Consult another doctor because looks like urs is not very good. C sections are for complicated cases.

[@ashleykindheartministries]

In India and Pakistan they almost always do c-sections UNNECESSARILY just for money😭 Thankfully I found a good hospital here in India, and am just about to go have my baby!😃❤️

[@kathyklassen7721]

39 weeks tomorrow. Love your videos!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, that's GREAT to hear!! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback!! We are very happy if you find our videos helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@jocelwaje2477]

I am 36weeks2days now, Still close cervix..what can i do to open my cervix???

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😉, week 36 is really a bit early for the cervix to dilate 😉. Keep in mind that the cervix of some women won't start dilate before they go into labor which can be in week 40 and sometimes even later. Other women start to dilate in week 37 already. So it really depends on your body. However, there are tools which you can apply to help your body prepare for labor so that you ultimately dilate faster. We explain how these tools work in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs. We hope this helps 😉 All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@Maiju86]

If I have gone to active labour two times already by breaking my waters first (not feeling any contactions before this), I guess it's likely to happen also for the third time? 🙈 I have also been wondering if giving birth becomes a quicker process which each child? What are the statistics? 😁 My second child was born about 9 hours after my water broke, so should my third child be born quicker or should I assume it takes about the same amount of time?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, good questions! 😊 So first of all, yes, studies do show that, once you gave birth to a baby, subsequent deliveries go smoother and faster UNLESS baby is not in an optimal position. But even when baby is not in an optimal position, things would normally go much faster compared to the first delivery. However, in regards to the question, how long it takes to go into active labor after the water breaks, things are not so clear. Even if you went into labor only 9 hours after your water broke with your second, it could still take longer with your third baby. But as we always say: the most important part is that the delivery itself goes fast! 😊 We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@anee7163]

Thank you ! ❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for commenting!! Glad you like our video! 🙂💕

[@athikahsereen3364]

How long can first time moms wait ? Currently 40 weeks and 4 days haven’t felt and labor signs

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, unfortunately, that's difficult to say in general because it very much depends on the case! We know many women who gave birth to perfectly healthy babies in week 41. But we also know some women who ran into troubles at 41 weeks (not life-threatening troubles, "just" complications). But in most of those cases, they took risks because there were actually good reasons why those babies would have been better off in the outside world... So, best to discuss your case with your OB or midwife. Check if there are medical reasons why your baby has to get out of there rather sooner than latter. And if not, make a decision if you want to wait a little longer... Plus. watch our latest short where we talk about this! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@mrsijaz1760]

Ur videos R amazing ..

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks SO MUCH for your feedback!! It is really appreciated and we are happy to hear that you find them helpful!! 😊 We wish you all the best for you and your baby!! 😊

[@cluflu5831]

I respectfully disagree with the fact that being 3 cm dilated means you're going into labor within 24-48 h. You can be dilated for weeks before you can actually go into labor. Where did you get that info?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you are 100% right! Unfortunately, dilation does not always progress in a steady line. Indeed, as you correctly say, some women are dilated for weeks before they finally go into labor. And let's be honest: it could as well be that your water breaks and you still don't go into labor (at least not in a natural way). Plus, you can also have contractions every 5 minutes and still not be in labor (which is the case when you experience what is called "prodromal labor"). Still, these are the 3 signs that we feel NORMALLY mean that labor is really close based on what we observe at the clinic. But we should have really made it more clear in the video that there can be exceptions. So, thanks a lot for your input! All the best! ❤️

[@shanicericketts4024]

This happened to me with my firstborn... weds I was 2cm, thurs evening I was 3, Friday went into active labor in the early morning ... had baby about 2 hours after feeling those intense contractions

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@shanicericketts4024 Thanks so much for sharing your story with us!! ❤️ We really appreciate it because it helps moms-to-be how other moms experienced labor! 😊

[@gabrielacolaco3290]

I had c section 4 years back and then d n c 3 years ago. Now after 3 years I m pregnant again can I have normal delivery?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, many women have a successful VBAC, particularly if the gap is longer than 2 years. So yes, in general, this is possible. However, whether you can have a normal delivery this time or not, depends on a couple of factors. We recorded a video on this topic. Can you please search for "VBAC" using the search bar on our channel? 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@つみかお鳥]

I'm having such signs during these last few weeks I think it will start soon in next couple of weeks thanks for the information 😊👌👌🤗

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

You are most welcome!! We are happy if you find our video helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@charusurana2022]

I am 38 weeks+6 days. No sign of labour. Doctor says I need to get induced as soon as the 40th week starts else it would be high risk that the baby might poop😩since I had gestational diabetes, though the sugars are under control. Would like to hear your opinion too

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, it's a good question: to be honest with you, we are not sure if gestational diabetes leads to higher incidents of babies passing meconium in the womb. At least, we are not aware of any studies about that. Honestly, we would get a second opinion by another OB! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@beautyzimik5734]

I am going to be 40 weeks in 4 days ,doctor told to get admitted in 2 days n i might have to go under c section since my cervic dilation is only 2 cm ,i want to have a normal delivery ,i dont knw wat to do i am confused .

[@Recoveringshopaholic2]

You’re not confused. Tell them what you want. You are in control of your body! Don’t go and wait ❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, it is not a surprise that you are confused! Since when is the fact that you are "only 2cm dilated" a reason for a C-section?? We can assure you that we know LOTS of women who were 0 dilated when labor started and they all had a normal delivery - unless of course, something else went wrong. But certainly not because of lack of pre-labor dilation. Besides, why go straight for a C-section? Why not try an induction first? We strongly recommend that you see another doctor! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@riniabekah]

I have a cerclage in place and am 34 weeks. Can my water break if am 24 to 48 hours away ?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that a cerclage has no effect on whether or not your water is going to break! IF your water breaks at all, it will most likely happen later in your pregnancy (when it's your time). And yes, when it does, then labor normally starts within 24-48 hours... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@sruthigowtham]

This is my first Baby I am 37 weeks and four days today. I had false labour 2 days before and when I went to ER my doctor checked my cervix and said it has become softer but not opened yet. From then I am having some blood spots here and there and back pain when I asked my doc about this she didn't give me any explanation but just asked me to come to the hospital only when I am having unbearable pain or if my contractions are 5 min apart. I just want to know if I am in labour or by when I will be in labour. I very badly want to have my baby in my arms and by the way my edd is 17 Oct

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, based on what you describe, it is unlikely that you are in true labor. True labor means that the contractions come in certain intervals and have a certain intensity. Most importantly though, the intensity and frequency changes over time. So, if you observe that the contractions come in closer and closer intervals and get stronger, that's a sign that you are in labor. We explain this in detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIiqZ3qMhN6ZZ8k Unfortunately no one can really tell you when you will go into labor eventually! That's something no one can predict... It could be another 3-4 weeks. It could also be tomorrow. 😊 Please don't worry about that too much! Trust us: once you are in labor, you will know! At least, your body shows you that it is preparing for labor! That's the most important thing of all! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby! ❤️

[@yummyfoodrecipes7255]

Is u Delivered baby

[@fran_flor]

hi, how did it go?

[@archanakumar6894]

Hi I am 39 weeks ftm , was said my cervix is soft , admits 1 finger ,no effacement , but my cervix is still very posterior and the head isn't fixed .. I have been having Braxton Hicks on and off , do u think the posterior cervix and the head not fixed yet would pose as a problem ? Would love to have your opinion

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, first of all, please note that a woman can still go into labor, even when the cervix is posterior and the head not fixed yet. So, neither one of these things really poses a problem in terms of labor. What COULD happen is that you go through a "longer" period of either pre-labor or early labor. During that phase, the contractions will bring the cervix forward and they will also help the baby engage in your pelvis. On the other hand, if your cervix is already soft, it is unlikely that that phase will be considerably longer. Also, please note that sometimes, women are in pre-labor without being aware of it. And that's because it is really very difficult to distinguish pre-labor contractions from Braxton Hicks contractions. So, what we normally tell women in a situation like yours is to give the body time. Your body knows what it is doing and it will resolve both "issues" at some point, either before or after you go into labor... Of course, if you have any doubts, it's always good to have a chat with your midwife... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@hazsuki]

Do you know about vaginismus? I have it, 36 weeks n nervous about tearing.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! ❤️ Vaginismus is an automatic response of the body and it's a reaction to the fear of vaginal penetration. And the key to solve the problem are relaxation techniques, particularly breathing can help. Moreover, one thing which can also help are exercises which require gentle touching to get the vagina used to touching. In other words, systematic desensitization of the vagina. This may require time, but it can certainly help. And one thing which could also help are products like Aniball or Epi-No. Not sure if they are available in every country. However, they are balloons that you insert into the vagina in order to gradually stretch the vagina and perineum to reduce the risk of tearing. These products can probably also help with vaginismus if you systematically apply them over the period of a couple of weeks... Apart from that, we have heard that talking therapies with a professional therapist can help too. But we don't know for sure... Unfortunately, this is all we can tell you! We hope it helps you!! All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

[@hudasherif2927]

I am in your exact position and I second their advice, the aniball has helped immensely.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@hudasherif2927 Thanks SO MUCH for confirming Huda! 😊👍

[@mamabenzing5872]

Last 4 pregnancies I was dialated 2-3 cm for the last month. I'm 36 weeks with #13 and already 2 cm. Nesting starts a few months before baby comes for me too. I think the more babies you have you can't go by a "normal" 1st or 2nd time mama 😂

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, thanks a lot for sharing your story!! 😘 Just to clarify: you are pregnant with baby number 13?? (We are asking because, so far, the record was 12). Don't worry though! 😊 If there is one thing that we have learned over the past 10 years then it's the fact that every pregnancy is different. And just because something applies to lots of women, does not mean that it applies to ALL of them! In other words: every pregnancy is unique and perfect the way it is! ❤️😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@mamabenzing5872]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Yes baby #13. We've had back to back twins in there too 😆 14&1/2 months apart, they're 12 and almost 11 now. Ages 20, 16, 15, 14, 12, 12, 10, 10, 6, 5, 3&1/2, and 2.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@mamabenzing5872 Oh my god!! KUDOS TO YOU!! We have A LOT of respect from that achievement!! 😲😊👍👍 You are now officially the record holder on our channel!! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing!! 😊😘

[@ubilubi1766]

@@mamabenzing5872 Wow, strong body and you must have patience mastered by this point. I can barely tackle just a 3 year old at 9 months pregnant and worry about a newborn with having to care for my first Heh. I'll think about #13 when I start to feel beaten.

[@JabulileMoela]

Hi I'm 37+5 and been stucked on 1cm for a week now😢. Watching from south Africa

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we are curious: why are you stressed out about this? 😊 First, you are only 37 weeks pregnant at this point. And second, what makes you believe that it is required that you have to dilate more than 1cm before labor starts? Let us know! 😊

[@putrik6498]

40w1d here.. edd is 16th april 2021. 1-2 cm. Had a sweep 2 days ago, release mucus plug 3-4 times after that, but nothing happen till today.. please pray for me

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there ❤️, thanks so much for sharing!! We are sending you lots of positive thoughts and wish you all the best for a spontaneous labor!! ❤️❤️👍

[@nilasarker2922]

Can you give any link for Castor OIL?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, unfortunately, we cannot.... The problem is that the stuff that you can find online is more or less always for external application only... What you wanna do is find a product that is suitable for oral intake. Therefore, it would be best to ask a local pharmacist! They can normally tell you exactly what you need! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@shaizzz123]

Buy the castor oil seed from Amazon organic one.. and then make your own at home.. the best idea what u gonna do with it. Drinking?? For easy delivery??

[@brittanyeko2025]

Look for castor oil in the laxatives isle at your local store. I'm 37 weeks and I plan to take it around 39 weeks

[@faqihasultan2210]

Hello there, I'm 39 weeks pregnant, my due date is September 28. Yesterday I had a checkup and my doctor told me that I'm not dilating and my pelvis is very high. She said that the chances of natural delivery are very low and asked me to come on my due date for C-section. Is there any way I can have natural delivery??

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, just to clarify: did your doctor really say your pelvis is high? Or did you mean your baby is high above your pelvis? Also, did she give you any additional information, like is your cervix soft or enfaced, is your cervix posterior or anterior, is your baby engaged etc.? Looking forward to your reply!

[@faqihasultan2210]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you for your reply. She said your baby's head is very high and your cervix is not opening. In my file she wrote the remarks "Pelvis borderline P/p v. High"

[@faqihasultan2210]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes I also asked another doctor's opinion. She also said your cervix is not opening and it is highly unlikely that you'll get natural pains. Now I'm so confused that I can't locate my baby's head. Sometimes it feels like head down and sometimes in transverse position.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

​@@faqihasultan2210 Okay, well, it's difficult for a woman to make a decision in such a case. First of all, dilation is only one thing. The question is also, is your cervix soft, is it enfaced, is it posterior or anterior? In our opinion a soft cervix is even more important because only when your cervix is soft, it can dilate. And dilation only happens when you are in labor because you need the contractions for that. So, ask your doctor: "why do you expect me to dilate without me having any contractions???" Also, when she says the baby is very high, it does not mean anything. A better information would be the exact station of the baby in the pelvis (like -3 or -4 etc.). Also, please note that some babies only drop once the woman is in labor (although it mostly happens in second pregnancies - in first pregnancies, the baby normally drops before labor starts - but this can still happen over the next 2 weeks). So, we would recommend talking with your doctor once more. Ask her why it needs to be a C-section? Why not an induction? Ask her about all the details of your cervix. Finally, also keep in mind that a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. So, why rushing into a C-section? Are there medical reasons which explain that rush? These are the kinds of questions we would ask. Also, we recommend getting a second opinion. This will make things easier for you in terms of making a decision! We hope this helps! ❤️

[@faqihasultan2210]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you for detailed response. I'll ask these details before making final decision. Much love ❤️

[@prettylittlesecrets5086]

My due is may 25th of may 2021. But no symptoms at all. This is my 4th baby

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, wow your 4th!! Congratulations!! 😍 And thanks so much for sharing with us! 😊 Not sure how you experienced your pre-labor phase during your second and third pregnancy, however, it is not uncommon for second-time moms (or in your case: fourth-time moms!!) to experience no signs at all for the longest time. And then all of a sudden, everything goes really fast. It's like you skip early labor and go straight into active labor. In fact, we have seen second-time moms go into labor and hold their baby in their arms within 24 hours, although they did not experience a single sign that labor is close... So, our message is: get your hospital bag ready! 😊 We wish you all the best for the upcoming delivery, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@helendueck3665]

My due date is May 25th too and it's my 11th baby

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@helendueck3665 11th????? OMG!! You are getting close to the record holder in our Care About Little Ones community who gave birth to TWELVE kids!! Kudos to you for having the endurance and patience for so many kids! We deeply admire that!! ❤️❤️

[@prettylittlesecrets5086]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes i gave birth on 18th and thanks for replying me. It was a quick labour.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@prettylittlesecrets5086 Oooh, GREAT NEWS!! ❤️ CONGRATULATIONS from the 2 of us!! We are really really happy for you!! ❤️😊 We hope you both are well!! We wish you all the best for the time to come! Enjoy every minute of it (and try to find some rest too)!! 😊 P.S.: Thanks a lot for sharing 😊

[@livebygodscommands7613]

isn't having a bloody show one of the first signs ? thats happened with me almost every time FIRST, then delivered within 24 -48 hours

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, for some women, this may be true. However, in most cases, a bloody show is not a sign that labor is about to start. You can have a bloody show and not go into labor for weeks. So, unfortunately, a bloody sign is normally not a reliable sign that labor is close... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your family!! ❤️

[@livebygodscommands7613]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanks for the reply just had my 8th baby yesterday. I love all your videos. I woke up with a bloody show and delivered him 3 hrs later🥰 so for me that it 7 out of 8 labors starting with the first sign being a blood show. I love ur videos they are great

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@livebygodscommands7613 Oh wow, thanks so much for sharing this with us!! It's really interesting to hear that almost all of your deliveries started with a bloody show! 😊 We really have big respect from what you accomplished! 😊 We don't even know how you are able to take care for 8 kids! KUDOS to you and your partner!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@jednamalagaravaaaaaa]

Hi, can you tell me how much time until birthing a baby I have after the 5 1 1 rule ( that is said to be time when you go to hospital)? My midwife is about 5 - 6 hours from my house, so I am not sure when is the time to call her? This is my first pregnancy, I cannot even imagine how fast the labor is, so any advice how to recognize that moment to call the midwife who needs about 6 hours to come, would really help!🙏 How about 1 contraction every 30 minutes? Is that ok reference? My fear is that I will not recognize real contractions, I know that sounds funny, but I really can take a lot of pain and go through it... I am 36+4 weeks and I lost my mucus plug( clear, no blood) two days ago and now I am confused...I had 3 times contractions in one day ( tomorrow only one sesion of contractions) and they seem like Braxton - Hicks... Thank you for everything that you do!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, that's really a great question! And unfortunately, it is very difficult to answer. 😬 The reason is that we don't know how long your dilation is going to take. NORMALLY, in first time moms, dilation will take much longer than in second time moms. However, there are exceptions which is when labor starts with very strong contractions straight away (although those cases are extremely rare). So, we wouldn't worry about that. We did record a video on this topic, to give you a bit of insight into how long dilation can last in first time moms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZvGe3enh7N2nNU Just keep in mind that we are talking about average numbers in this video! But regarding your question: The 5-1-1 rule means that it is normally time to GO to the hospital (not to actually be there). However, when your midwife takes 6 hours to get to you, you will normally have to call her before that. That said, 1 contraction every 30 minutes is normally gonna be too long. Also, because at that stage, you will not know if your labor is going to progress or not.... 1 contraction every 10 minutes COULD do. However, please keep in mind that in some women, at that point, labor will progress extremely fast. And in other cases, it will progress slowly enough for you to have plenty of time for your midwife to come. And again in other cases, labor may slow down again. So that is why we are saying: we don't know what to tell you because it depends on how fast your labor progresses. What does your midwife suggest? Is there no way that you can find a midwife who lives closer??

[@jednamalagaravaaaaaa]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you! I understand, it is hard to know, but wanted just to have some kind of clue how fast does it all go. Well, she said to call her the first time I feel contraction, but the problem is I am not sure how does it feel ( I do have some "pain like" tightening of the belly, about 3-4 sessions a day, so I assume that are Braxton - Hicks and not the real ones...) So I am trying not to miss my labour, haha😂, although everyone says that I will know... But, my pain threshold is high, that is why I need some other way tracking the right time to call her. Unfortunately, she is only option in my region, there aren't so many midwives and they have a lot of work. Thank you for answering me every time, I will definitely tell my baby about how kind and helpful you were ❤️❤️🙏

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@jednamalagaravaaaaaa Hi there, okay, we completely understand your situation. So, the thing to look out for is "regularity". Braxton Hicks contractions, for instance, are not regular at all. They come and go as it pleases them. However, when true labor starts, the contractions will form a regular pattern eventually. They may only be 30 minutes apart initially. And then 15 minutes and so forth. The time gap is one thing, what is more important is that they come REGULARLY. So, all we can recommend doing is TIME your contractions! Even now. Time them and see, if they come approximately in the time gap OR if they even start to come in closer intervals... And then tell your midwife to use her Ferrari instead of her Skoda... 😅 We really wish you all the best!! Don't be scared! Everything will be fine! We also know lots of husbands who had to deliver the baby in the car! They all were doing well! When it goes fast, their are hardly ever any complications... So you will be fine. When it does not go fast, then there is plenty of time for your midwife to arrive. In both cases, it will be fine! 😊

[@hannamohtashim2414]

Hi natalie! I'm 38w + 2 days, my USG shows "Internal cervix not well seen" What does that mean?? I've not got labour pains till now...

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Hanna 😊, that's a tricky one! 😊 I have never seen this in any report. So, I can only guess. Probably, your doctor meant the "internal os", not cervix. So basically, your cervix consists of an "inner opening" (the opening to your uterus), which is the inner os, and an "external opening" (the opening to your vagina), the external os. Here is a picture so that you understand what I mean: www.shutterstock.com/de/image-vector/female-reproductive-system-90803414 When your cervix thins out (efface), then the external os will obviously disappear, which means that the doctor can have a better look at the internal os. And then, once your cervix starts to dilate, it's actually your internal os which opens up. In other words, it could mean that your cervix is not yet effaced. But not sure if this is what your doctor really meant. But it's my best guess! I hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

[@hannamohtashim2414]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thankyou sooo much for ur prompt reply!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@hannamohtashim2414 You are MOST WELCOME!! ❤️😊

[@geyjune1551]

Is it okay to wish to deliver at 37 weeks? Im so excited. Im currently at 35 weeks.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

We believe that MOST women in week 37 feel like you do! They just cannot wait to meet their baby. And it's not just because of the excitement. They are also just very tired and exhausted and they want their body back. The only problem is: even if you want your baby out in week 37, in most cases, that's not going to work (at least not with natural labor induction). Personally, we are big fans of giving the baby the time baby needs and also to give the body the time it needs (unless of course, you are considerably overdue). The good news is: you are now really really close to your delivery!! You have made it that far. It only just takes some more time 😊

[@geyjune1551]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you! Yes im so excited!

[@swapnapriya3995]

Hi guys, how do we differentiate urine and amniotic fluid when water breaks ? Sorry if it's a silly question. I am in my 38+4 weeks pregnant and waiting for labour symptoms. I heard we might not be able to differentiate. Plz let me know how to know so that I can rush to hospital immediately.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, don't worry! It's not a silly question at all 😊 We have recorded a video on how to distinguish pee from amniotic fluid. It's not THAT difficult... Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGarXp-im9R7h5Y We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@LY8YEAR]

Thank you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

You are MOST WELCOME! We are happy if you find our video helpful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@mailboxxy]

My hospital won't accept me unless I'm 5cm dilated evil.. lol

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

5cm??? This is pure evil, indeed!!! Hope you are doing well!!

[@mailboxxy]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes luckily when I went in I was 5cm! Haha

[@lunabay2516]

5cm is too late for epidural!!! OMG. I hope you had a easy delivery.

[@Nikky10000]

​@@lunabay2516no its 8cm is too late for epidural

[@smileykitten27]

38 weeks 2 days today. I've had no signs at all that baby is coming anytime soon!!

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that on average, a pregnancy lasts between 38 and 42 weeks. Therefore, it is still early days in terms of seeing any early signs of labor. Of course, some women do, don't get us wrong. But the majority of women is only going to see early signs of labor once they are closer to their due date. With that said, what we do at the clinic is, we normally start preparing women for labor from week 37 of a pregnancy onwards, for example, with the tools that we explain in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs Maybe you find this video helpful! 😊 Wishing you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby! ❤️

[@raindropkadumba-po2oh]

I'm 36weeks 3days I don't have any pains at all ,I'm wondering when should I start the breast stimulation and is it safe,I'm watching your videos in south Africa,they are so helpful thank you for the hard work

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that week 36 is WAY to early to get contractions! Don't expect them before week 39. Some even get them much later. Breast stimulation will most likely not work at this point, simply because it's too early (and not safe at this point). Besides, you don't want to give birth to your baby now because you are still preterm... The best thing to do is to start preparing your cervix for labor in week 37 (exercises, acupressure, reflexology, dates) - which we show in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqPImZWrpdybsLs and to postpone nipple stimulation to week 39.... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@raindropkadumba-po2oh]

Thank you so much for your response,I will check out the Link you sent and wait until 39weeks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@raindropkadumba-po2oh Okay, great! You are most welcome! ;-)

[@VanessaDegarmo]

​@@CareAboutLittleOnes actually I am 36 weeks and have been having contractions all week. Went to the hospital and they said yes I am having contractions. My cervix is closed currently.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@VanessaDegarmo Okay, well, if you are in true labor, then you don't need to worry about a closed cervix! Your contractions will take care of it... We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤

[@amel-jg5ui]

39 weeks (and 5 days) pregnant with number 5. With my previous baby I was dilated for 2-3 weeks before going into labor. With this baby my midwife confirmed almost 2 weeks ago that I was dilated 2cm but still not in labor.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that first of all, not every pregnancy is the same, particularly not when it comes to dilation. Second, it is not uncommon for women to dilate to a certain degree. And then their dilation "gets stuck" for days or even weeks before early labor starts (please note that - in this video - we talk about the start of active labor, not early labor). However, the good news here is that you dilated at all! Because in later pregnancies (i.e. not first ones), it would be great if a woman could at least dilate for 2cm before labor starts. That's because normally, this will not only make it more likely for you to go into labor. It also makes an induction more likely, in case you don't go into labor spontaneously... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Correction: we wanted to say: it also makes an induction more likely to be a success, in case you don't go into labor spontaneously ;-)

[@amel-jg5ui]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Hi! Thank you for your well thought out response. I truly appreciate you taking the time to do that. I actually am aware of most of what you said. I just thought it could have been mentioned for newer mamas who might be expecting their labor to start anytime just because they were told they were dilated. Thank you for all your videos. I enjoy all of them 🙂

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@amel-jg5ui Yes, you are absolutely right! We should have made this clearer in this video. Unfortunately, it has caused a lot of confusion.... 🙈🙈🙈 Sometimes, we record videos and then long after we published it, we realize that we forgot to mention things that we actually wanted to mention.... 🙈 Anyways: you are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if you find our videos helpful and if you enjoy them!! 😊😘

[@ashleighflood6262]

Im 36 weeks 5 days with baby #2. I'm 2cm dilated and thinned abit (went to the hospital thinking my water broke and found out . Not sure if I dilated more.. I have been experiencing prodromal labor since 35 weeks. Today I had menstrual cramps most of the day today but got a break from the intense early labor contractions last night that was getting on and off, I was finally able to sleep last night. Is there a chance I'll go to labor early?(with my first i went into labor with in hours of losing my mucus plug and bloody show..I lost my plug in pieces this pregnancy from 33 weeks on and had my bloody show on Friday still no full-blown labor yet)

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hello Ashleigh ❤️, obviously, you are going through A LOT and we are very sorry to hear that! Feeling these very intense contractions - although you are not really in labor - is probably the meanest thing that can possibly happen, particularly, because you don’t know if there is gonna be an end anytime soon. Your case reminds us of a woman that came to the clinic about 2 years ago. She too suffered from prodromal labor which started early week 36 and then suddenly stopped early week 37. And then, 1 or 2 days after the prodromal labor contractions stopped, she lost her mucus plug (and had a bloody show). BUT: eventually, she only went into active labor one week later. Unfortunately, it is impossible to say if it is going to happen for you in a similar time frame. It is true that NORMALLY a woman goes into labor within days (sometimes hours) after losing her mucus plug and after having a bloody show. However, as you can see, other women may have to wait another week (sometimes longer) for their labor to start. So, there is really no way to tell how it’s gonna be in your case… On a positive note, every single woman with prodromal labor that we have treated so far at the clinic eventually had a superfast labor and delivery. So, hopefully this will be the case for you too! We really wish you that the rest of your pregnancy won’t be such a torture for you!! All the best for you and your baby!! ❤️❤️

[@ashleighflood6262]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you ! I finally got two days break sort of, more so at night when it was really bad. I just get the occasional painful one, tightening and pressure during the day now. It's a relieve. I can get a break and gain some energy for whenever the real thing is going to happen. I can't wait until he is here ❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@ashleighflood6262 Thanks god you can get at least SOME rest! We really wish you that from this point forward, things are more relaxed (well, at least as relaxed as they can possibly be at the end of a pregnancy). Plus, we can totally understand that you cannot wait to hold your son in your hands! It's an incredible feeling that we are very familiar with ;-)

[@goldengoddesstv9669]

I did the nipple stimulation friday morning because i said i didn't want to go in labour during the night, Friday i delivered at 39+6 at 6:28 pm

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

That's great to hear!! 😊 Yes, nipple stimulation can sometimes work EXTREMLY well!! We see it all the time at the clinic! However, it is always great to get some confirmation from our viewers! So, thanks a lot for sharing this with us!! 😊 By the way: CONGRATULATIONS on your newborn from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@blessingajayi9672]

For how many hours did you do the nipple stimulation because have been doing it for 2days now (20mins per breast with a breast pump) am 40wks 1day with my 3rd pregnancy and I can't wait to deliver

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@blessingajayi9672 Hi there! 😊 Try to do it for 15 min per side for one hour! And then do this up to 3 times a day. We know it's A LOT! But this is the very protocol that has helped many women go into labor....

[@Nikky10000]

How did you do nipple stimulation?

[@Sol_-kp9os]

Hello I have a question I delivered my first 2 at 37w 3 and 5 days and my 3rd 35w exactly and currently 37w exactly with my 4th how fast cam I go into labor? Also I am at 4 1/2 cm dilated and at 3 last week but not feeling any contractions just mild cramps and my belly gets super tight a lot 😑 this didn't happen with my other babies as soon as I started contractions they just picked up and delivered hours later but with this one been having lots of those cramps and tithing since week 35 and I'm just so tired 😫 of them lol is it possible to dilate without contractions it's one of my fears?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please note that it is not uncommon to dilate to a certain degree even before labor starts, particularly if this is not your first pregnancy. So, this IS possible. However, only to a certain degree. For the biggest part of your dilation, you are going to need contractions... We do know similar cases like yours. In some cases, there were obvious reasons why those women experienced the kind of symptoms you experience too (like for example because baby is not in a good position). In other cases, they experienced similar symptoms although their pregnancy was absolutely normal, no complications whatsoever... So, all we can tell you is: talk with your midwife! If you are concerned that you could be in labor without you knowing, don't hesitate to make the call! Most likely, what you experience are "only" pre-labor symptoms that eventually will transition into symptoms of true labor. However, it is important that you call your midwife in case you have any doubts about that or in case you sense that something is not right... We hope this helps! ❤️ We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Nikky10000]

Ughh I'm going through similar. I'm 38 weeks 2 days and 4.5 cm dilated having contractions everyday bit nothing happens no water breaking nothing smh. I have 12 days to my due date this is my 5th child. I've never had to deal with this in past pregnancies

[@jasminschawalder3443]

Bloody show means "bloody signs", from the verb "to show", not from the noun "the show" (like a theatre show). I think you're German, so it'd translate to "blutige Anzeichen".

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks for that clarification! 😅 But does knowing that the term "show" comes from the verb "to show" make the term "bloody show" sound any less "frightening" to pregnant women - particularly given what is meant by it?

[@kinzausman6610]

Could u tell me plz mostly labour start from which week?actually its my 36 week and o always feel pain😶

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, unfortunately, this is difficult to say in general. Most importantly, there are different stages of labor. Most women go into active labor from week 38 onwards. However, before that, they can already be in early labor which is when they feel or do not feel any contractions. And then, there is also a "latent labor phase", which starts before early labor. In that phase, you may or may not experience contractions. But the problem is: even if you do, they may disappear when you take a warm bath which is why many women believe that they are Braxton Hicks when in fact, they are real. If you are feeling pain already in week 36, then it could be Braxton Hicks. So try to change your position or activity when you feel that pain and see if the pain disappears. Moreover, it could be pain in your pelvis that you are feeling because your baby has dropped. At this stage of a pregnancy, it is really difficult to say where the pain is coming from. 😊 That said, if you are concerned, you should always talk to your doctor! By the way: we talk more about how to identify real contractions in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIiqZ3qMhN6ZZ8k Maybe you find it helpful! All the best for you and your baby! ❤️

[@bushraurooj6349]

thanks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if you find our content helpful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️