They'll last about a minute and happen every 3-5 minutes. At this point, it's time to head to the hospital or birthing center or call your midwife. The active labor phase may last 3-5 hours. If you're going to have an epidural, active labor is typically the time to do it.
Low amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is a condition in which the level of amniotic fluid measures lower than expected for a baby's gestational age. Under normal circumstances, the amount of amniotic fluid you have increases until the beginning of your third trimester. At the peak of 34 to 36 weeks, you may carry about a quart of amniotic fluid.
Score: What this means-5 to 0: The "presenting" or most palpable (able to feel) part of the baby is above the woman's ischial spines. Sometimes a doctor can't feel the presenting part. Mucus plug photo 02 Mama Natural This photo is from a mama who lost her mucus plug six hours before giving birth to her second child at 40 weeks 4 days pregnant. Mucus plug photo 01 Mama Natural This photo is from a mama who lost her mucus plug at 38 weeks and 1 day. She went into early labor 12 hours later and delivered her baby girl 14 hours .