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Actress Intan Najuwa experiences early labor signs, struggles with sleep
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Actress Intan Najuwa experiences early labor signs, struggles with sleep

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Intan Najuwa is experiencing early signs of labor, including frequent Braxton Hicks contractions, making sleep difficult as she approaches 36 weeks of pregnancy.
  • She notes that these symptoms are more intense and started earlier in her second pregnancy compared to her first.
  • Fans have sent well wishes for a smooth delivery, as Intan and her husband, Datuk Ahmad Asraf Azman, are already parents to a daughter.

Actress Intan Najuwa is entering the final stages of her second pregnancy, reporting that her body is showing early signs of labor. With her due date approaching, the actress shared on Threads that she is experiencing frequent Braxton Hicks contractions, commonly known as false labor pains, which are significantly disrupting her sleep.

Najuwa, who is nearing 36 weeks pregnant, described her stomach as "constantly hardening." She noted that the intensity and timing of these symptoms differ from her first pregnancy. "During my first pregnancy with Lunara, I felt this way much later, around 37 weeks," she explained, highlighting the increased discomfort and sleepless nights she is now facing.

My pregnancy is nearing 36 weeks in a few days, but my stomach has started hardening non-stop. Then, 'braxton hicks' (false contractions) are very strong.

โ€” Intan NajuwaDescribing the physical symptoms she is experiencing as labor approaches.

The actress's sharing has garnered supportive messages from her followers, who are sending prayers for an easy delivery. Intan Najuwa married businessman Datuk Ahmad Asraf Azman on August 18, 2023. They welcomed their first child, daughter Imane Lunara, on December 15, 2024.

During Lunara's pregnancy, I felt this way much later, around 37 weeks. So the phase of difficulty sleeping has begun. I haven't had enough sleep for several nights. I'm almost becoming a panda.

โ€” Intan NajuwaComparing her current pregnancy symptoms to her first, highlighting the earlier onset of discomfort.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.