Category: Pregnancy
Question: Hi Doctor
My wife is now 39 weeks pregnant so  What are the signs that its time to go for labour
Answer: Congratulations At 39 weeks pregnant youve got a fullterm baby Anytime between week 38 and 40 is usually ideal for delivery 

Knowing that your wife can get into labour any day from now lets discuss signs you should watch out for They include the rupture of the membranes water breaking that contain your amniotic fluid some digestive disturbances just before the onset of labor such as diarrhoea or vomiting the loss of the mucous plug and bloody show your capillaries rupture from the dilation and effacement of your cervix causing any discharge to appear pink or redtinged Once youve seen bloody show labor is probably just a day or two away Some women experience spurts of energy nesting instinct just before labour sets in 

I wish you and your family all the best Sir and please make sure your delivery bag is packed and ready to go