Monday, November 23, 2009

First Sign Part 2

Here are some things to watch for in the weeks and days surrounding your due date.

  1. More frequent Braxton-Hicks contractions
  2. Lingering back pain
  3. Noticing the baby's weight has shifted downward (or the baby dropping into your pelvis)
  4. Nesting urges - energy spurts or a restless feeling at any hour of the day
  5. Some increased cervical discharge
  6. Frequent and/or loose bowel movements
  7. Possible queasy or mild flu-like symptoms