Take a tour of the facility you plan to deliver at. Occasionally a cesarean delivery is planned well in advance. Once in a while a C-section must be performed because of a difficult labor, or fetal distress. Find out about C-sections in advance, in the slight chance that you may need one. This delivery method, although considered a major surgery, has been shown to have excellent outcomes and carries relatively minor risks.
Some women have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
You may notice an increase in vaginal discharge that is mucousy or somewhat bloody. If your water breaks, you may have a significant amount of watery discharge. Call your doctor when you think you are in labor. They will discuss your symptoms of labor and instruct you about when to go to the hospital. It's best to plan ahead.