{"id":5477,"date":"2023-10-31T09:57:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T08:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babyjourney.se\/?p=5477"},"modified":"2025-10-21T17:36:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T15:36:39","slug":"getting-one-step-closer-to-your-birth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webstaging.babyjourney.se\/en\/forlossning\/forvarkar-ett-steg-narmare-din-forlossning\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-eclampsia - how your body prepares for childbirth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Verified and reviewed by: Midwife Maria Midstam\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"590\">Sensing <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"435\">pain at the end of pregnancy<\/strong> is completely normal. Many pregnant women wonder if it means they're in labor - but often it's about <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"557\">exacerbation<\/strong>, also known as <em data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"587\">Braxton Hicks<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"700\">Here we explain what exacerbations are, how they feel, how you can relieve the pain and when you should seek medical help.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"755\">What are exacerbations and why do you get them?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"939\">Precursors are <strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"812\">training the uterus for childbirth<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\" \/>The womb (uterus) contracts to strengthen the muscles and prepare <strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"915\">the cervix (neck of the womb)<\/strong> for the opening phase.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"964\">The purpose of exacerbations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"998\">Strengthening the uterine muscles<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1051\">Softening the cervix before childbirth<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1110\">Stimulating blood flow to the uterus and placenta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1213\">It is therefore a <strong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1176\">signs that your body is working properly<\/strong> - even if it may be uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"answer-block\">\n<p class=\"answer-block__text\">Pre-eclampsia is the body's way of practicing for childbirth. They are harmless and mean that everything is being prepared properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1392\">How do exacerbations feel?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1494\">Headaches are reminiscent of common <a href=\"https:\/\/webstaging.babyjourney.se\/en\/pregnancy\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-contractions\/\">contractions<\/a>, but they are often <strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1491\">slightly stronger and irregular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1516\">They can feel like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1547\">A downward pressure in the pelvis<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1577\">Aching pain in the lower back<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1618\">A feeling that radiates to the groin<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1675\">A tension in the stomach that spreads from top to bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1837\"><strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1699\">For first-time mothers<\/strong> they can be difficult to distinguish from real contractions.<br data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\" \/><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1771\">For women giving birth<\/strong> they can be felt more clearly because the body recognizes the process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"answer-block\">\n<h3 class=\"answer-block__title\">Quick response:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"answer-block__text\">Pre-eclampsia is irregular, varies in strength and subsides at rest - unlike labor pains which become stronger, more frequent and more regular.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2064\">How long can you have exacerbations?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2188\">Worse may come <strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2121\">several weeks before giving birth<\/strong>. Some feel them already in weeks 25-30, others only towards the end.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2379\">They can be more noticeable in the evenings, especially after an active day or if you are tired. They don't always mean that labor is about to start - your body is just gradually preparing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2420\">How to relieve exacerbations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2498\">When exacerbations become uncomfortable, there are several simple ways to relieve them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2574\">Take one <strong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2534\">hot bath or shower<\/strong> - heat relaxes the muscles.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2625\">Use <strong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2598\">heating pad<\/strong>, especially on the lower back.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2678\">Rest, change position and <strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2675\">drink plenty of water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2742\">Test <strong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2707\">breathing techniques<\/strong> to reduce tension and anxiety.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2818\">If necessary, take <strong data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2774\">paracetamol<\/strong> - but always consult your midwife first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"answer-block\">\n<h3 class=\"answer-block__title\">Quick response:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"answer-block__text\">Pre-eclampsia can be relieved with warmth, rest and fluids. If this does not help - or if the pain becomes severe and regular - contact your midwife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3020\">When should you seek care?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3054\">Seek care <strong data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3045\">immediately<\/strong> if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3104\">Has severe pain that does not go away with rest<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3147\">Markers <strong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3145\">bleeding or water loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3188\">Experiencing <strong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3186\">reduced fetal movements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3293\">This may be a sign that <strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3253\">labor started too early<\/strong> or that something needs to be checked.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3352\">Distinguishing pre-term labor from post-term labor<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3366\">Aggravation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3383\">Irregular<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3414\">Decreases with rest or heat<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3453\">Feels like tension or mole pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3476\">labor pains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3513\">Regular and increasing in strength<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3531\">Coming more frequently<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3560\">Continues even at rest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"answer-block\">\n<h3 class=\"answer-block__title\">Quick response:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"answer-block__text\">If the contractions become regular, stronger and more frequent - they are probably labor pains, not pre-term labor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4057\">FAQ - Frequently asked questions about exacerbations<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4166\"><strong data-start=\"4059\" data-end=\"4087\">1. Are exacerbations dangerous?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4090\" \/>No, they are completely harmless and show that the body is training for childbirth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4302\"><strong data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4205\">2. How often should you have exacerbations?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4208\" \/>They can come irregularly - sometimes several times a day, sometimes several days apart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4383\"><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4340\">3. Can exacerbations affect the child?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4343\" \/>No, they do not negatively affect the child.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4542\"><strong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4430\">4. How do I know that labor has started?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4433\" \/>When the contractions become regular, stronger and closer together - especially if water or mucus plugs depart.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4675\"><strong data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4600\">5. How long before the birth do the contractions start?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4603\" \/>It varies - some get them for weeks, others just days before.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4833\"><strong data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4728\">6. Should you go to the hospital in case of exacerbations?<\/strong><br data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4731\" \/>Only if your contractions increase rapidly, become regular or if you are worried. Otherwise, consult your midwife<\/p>\n<p><strong>It's perfectly normal to feel some pain in the last few weeks of pregnancy, but what exactly are they? Regular contractions or labor that starts several weeks early? In many cases, these are what are known as pre-term labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks. Here we help you find out what they feel like and what causes them.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Verified and reviewed by: Midwife Maria Midstam Experiencing pain in late pregnancy is completely normal. 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