Prelabor signs

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How can I tell if labor will begin in the next few weeks?

Prelabor signs

Some signs that labor may begin in the next few days or weeks include:

*baby drops lower into the pelvis.
*low backache, different from the normal late-pregnancy tiredness.
*increased urination and bowel movements, perhaps accompanied by abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
*sudden burst of energy (nesting instinct).
*increased vaginal discharge of egg-white consistency.

   

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