Signs of Labour: How to Know it’s Starting

How can you tell if labour is starting? Dr. Jhansi Lakshmi Peddi, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Infertility Specialist at Cloudnine Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru, explains the common signs of labour, including regular abdominal tightening, increasing backache, a gush or trickle of fluid, and blood-tinged mucus discharge. She also highlights when to contact your obstetrician, especially if your baby's movements decrease or you feel something is wrong. If your waters break, you notice bleeding or have concerns about your baby's movements, contact your maternity team promptly rather than waiting for contractions to become regular.