Am I In Labor? -- What are Braxton Hicks, what does labor look like, and when to call your OB?
This week, the Doctors Bjorkman talk about about the signs of labor and what to be looking for when asking yourself, "Is this real labor?" In addition to discussion the signs of labor, we also talk about what Braxton Hicks contractions are, all about the stages of labor, and some key things to look for when trying to decide if your body is going into labor for real.KEY REASONS TO CALL YOUR OB PROVIDER5/1/1 (contractions every 5 minutes, lasting at least 1 minute in length, for at least 1 hour)Regular contractions when you are less than 37 weeks alongYou think your water broke/gush of fluidSevere headache, chest pain, right upper abdominal pain, vision changes, new unexplained shortness of breathBaby isn't moving as much as usual**Follow along for our weekly pregnancy update on Wednesdays! We will be covering everything from TTC, infertility, prenatal care, labor and delivery, best baby gear, your baby's week by week development, postpartum concerns, and other pregnancy tips and tricks!Get ready to care for your new baby!
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