Six Signs That Labor is Not Far Off

As I awaited the birth of my seventh child, I found myself reminiscing and reflecting on the births of his siblings, too. Even with all my experience (and let me tell ya — it's pretty extensive), there are always surprises along the way! If you're preparing mentally and physically for the intense and life-changing experience of delivery, this list might come in handy as you anxiously await your baby to enter this world!What are the signs of labor?The signs that indicate that labor has begun can vary from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy.Here are some signs that labor might be coming:LighteningLosing your mucous plugWater breakingNestingGI ChangesCervical change (Consistent cervical change is the only real indication that labor is happening)Listen in as I chat about the six signs that labor is near.Resources:Full Blog ArticleReady to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist BundleConnect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.