{"id":257508,"date":"2022-02-03T12:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/?post_type=article&p=257508"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:19:22","slug":"39-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.oviahealth.com\/guide\/257508\/39-weeks-pregnant-with-multiples\/","title":{"rendered":"39 weeks pregnant with multiples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The vast majority of those carrying multiples have delivered by this point. If you\u2019re not there yet, it means your healthcare provider feels it\u2019s safe to continue with your pregnancy, which is great! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being this far along \u2014 especially with multiples \u2014 is physically taxing. We know you\u2019re ready to meet your babies, but rest assured, delivery day is just around the corner. You\u2019ve done such a fantastic job! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing for labor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The likelihood of labor beginning is increasing by the day now. It can be tricky at first to tell what\u2019s going on as early labor gets started. You may feel contractions that increase in frequency or intensity, or your water might spontaneously break. This may show up as a big gush of fluid, or it may feel like extra wetness or a continuous trickle of fluid. However it happens, that means it\u2019s time to call your provider and head in to labor and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be difficult to differentiate between Braxton-Hicks and true contractions. While Braxton Hicks contractions will remain irregular, labor contractions will eventually becoming more and more frequent, regular in timing, and stronger in intensity. Generally, once you\u2019ve been having contractions every 5 minutes that last about a minute each for about an hour, that\u2019s a good sign you\u2019re close to active labor and should make your way to the hospital. Or at least give your provider a call and discuss your plan with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaginal bleeding or a sudden decrease in baby movements may also be signs of labor. However, these symptoms can also be indicative of other issues, so contact your provider if you notice either of these signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s plan ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully your delivery bag is packed! If not, it\u2019s time to put together clothing and toiletries<\/a> to have on-hand for your stay. You don\u2019t want to be scrambling when labor begins. Check out our hospital bag checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the hospital or birthing center doesn\u2019t offer valet, find out where you should park when you arrive. Also, speak to someone beforehand to determine where to enter. Knowledge is power! Some birthing places will ask you to arrive through the emergency room entrance if it\u2019s especially late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Ovia Parenting <\/a>for newborn tracking and clinically-backed answers to all your early parenting questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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