preterm labour?

[jtrasky]

Hey ladies. I'm high risk for preterm labour and now that I'm in the third trimester everything new that I feel is scary. I know I'm probably just freaking myself out. So any ladies who went into preterm labour, what were some of the signs before it happened?

[jtrasky]

Thank you. I've been feeling pressure in my lower abdomen and cervix for a couple days. I don't know what Braxton hicks are supposed to feel like though. I've been resting as much as I can and trying to keep my feet up. I still feel my little guy moving around all the time so it's hard to tell if I should be worried :(

[HannahJohnson]

Im sorry to hear that you are at high risk, but thank God you made it to the third trimester! Just try not to put to much stress on your body, such as exercising and such.

Preterm labor often starts without obvious symptoms. But you may notice one or more symptoms, including:

Menstrual-like cramps, with or without diarrhea.
A feeling of pressure in your pelvis or lower belly.
A persistent, dull ache in your lower back, pelvic area, lower belly, or thighs.
Changes in your vaginal discharge, which may increase in amount or become pink or reddish.
Regular contractions. This means about 4 or more in 20 minutes, or about 8 or more within 1 hour, even after you have had a glass of water and are resting.
Not feeling well. This may include:
Having a fever that you can't explain.
Feeling unusually tired.
Feeling pain in your belly when you press on it.
It is sometimes hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and preterm labor contractions.

You may have one or more of these symptoms and not be in preterm labor. But if you are concerned, talk to your doctor or nurse-midwife