If you suspect a rupture of the membranes, tests can confirm whether or not the leaking fluid is actually amniotic fluid or urine. Here are some things that may happen in the weeks or days before signs of labor starts: Your baby “drops”. You might sense a heaviness in your pelvis as this happens and notice less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath. You note more Braxton Hicks contractions.
During pregnancy, a thick plug of mucus protects your cervical opening from bacteria entering the uterus. When your cervix begins to thin and relax, this plug is expelled.