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These early labor signs include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and having Braxton Hicks contractions.</p></div><div class="basicLinks mui-style-edzcpe ehre0zw0"><div class="bylineAndAvatar"><div class="bylineAvatar"><div class="mui-style-sjk866 e1u92sob0" size="34"><img src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/06/ic_blueCheck-v2.gif" alt="" role="presentation" width="16" height="16" class="checkmark"/><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:34px;height:34px;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative"><img fetchpriority="high" alt="Cheryl Axelrod, M.D." srcSet="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2020/05/CherylMD2019-300px.jpg?width=80 1x" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2020/05/CherylMD2019-300px.jpg?width=80" decoding="async" data-nimg="fixed" class="mui-style-1stbsn3 e1u92sob1" 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style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%;object-fit:cover"/></span><div class="caption">Photo credit:<!-- --> <!-- -->iStock.com / lostinbids</div></div><div class="mui-style-bus8cc e2m3pw00"><a class="tocHeader" href=""><svg class="MuiSvgIcon-root MuiSvgIcon-fontSizeMedium tocIcon mui-style-vubbuv" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 24 24" data-testid="ArticleOutlinedIcon"><path d="M19 5v14H5V5zm0-2H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v14c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2"></path><path d="M14 17H7v-2h7zm3-4H7v-2h10zm0-4H7V7h10z"></path></svg><span class="tocHeaderText">In this article</span><svg class="MuiSvgIcon-root MuiSvgIcon-colorPrimary MuiSvgIcon-fontSizeLarge mui-style-dtjeck" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" viewBox="0 0 24 24" data-testid="KeyboardArrowDownIcon"><path d="M7.41 8.59 12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10l-6 6-6-6z"></path></svg></a><div><ul class="basicLinks hidden"><li><a href="#what-is-labor">What is labor?</a></li><li><a href="#early-signs-of-labor">Early signs of labor</a></li><li><a href="#signs-of-labor">Signs of labor</a></li><li><a href="#signs-of-preterm-labor">Signs of preterm labor</a></li><li><a href="#braxton-hicks-vs-contractions">Braxton Hicks vs contractions</a></li></ul></div></div><div class="bodyText authoredContentDefaultStyles linksWithNewWindowIndicator expertText mui-style-1etzkhw e12nvavo0"><p>In late pregnancy, it&#x27;s easy to wonder whether every symptom you&#x27;re having is an early signs of labor. Are you having <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/braxton-hicks-contractions_156">Braxton Hicks</a> or &quot;real&quot; contractions? Is that your <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938">mucus plug</a> or normal <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-discharge-during-pregnancy_270">vaginal discharge</a>?</p> <p>While every woman&#x27;s experience is different, learning the typical signs of labor can help you feel more prepared when it does happen. While in the movies women have two contractions and deliver a baby, in the real world labor is typically a longer and unmistakable process.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <h2 id="what-is-labor">What is labor?</h2> <p>Labor is the process of delivering your baby – and your <a href="/pregnancy/your-baby/the-placenta-what-it-is-and-how-it-works_40005564">placenta</a> – from your uterus through your vagina and into the world. Labor usually occurs sometime between 38 and <a href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/41-weeks-pregnant">41 weeks of pregnancy</a>.</p> <p>Your body will go through different <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/stages-of-labor_177">stages of labor</a> during childbirth, and you&#x27;ll experience a number of telltale signs of each stage.</p> <p>The first stage, <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/dilation-and-effacement_40007972">cervical dilation and effacement</a>, is when your cervix thins and opens. This stage has two phases, the latent phase, when your cervix is slowly dilating from 0 to 6 cm, and the active phase, when stronger contractions dilate the cervix more rapidly from 6 cm to full dilation at 10 cm.</p> <p>Once you&#x27;re fully dilated, the second stage starts as your baby descends into the vaginal canal and is birthed. (You&#x27;ll be <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/how-to-push-during-labor-should-your-body-be-your-guide_1745336">pushing</a> during this stage.)  The third stage starts with your baby&#x27;s birth and ends with the delivery of the placenta.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div id="connatixOuter"></div></div> <h2 id="early-signs-of-labor">Early signs of labor</h2> <p>In the final days or weeks before your <a href="/pregnancy-due-date-calculator">due date</a>, you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs – again, this is very individual – but if you do feel like your baby has dropped lower, for example, or you have some mucousy discharge or more Braxton Hicks contractions than usual, you may be close to labor day!</p> <p>Note: Before you get excited about labor starting, remember that many of these signs and symptoms can precede labor by weeks. Rather than predicting that labor is imminent, these can just be symptoms of being pregnant near your due date.</p> <p>Still, here are some of the early signs that labor may be near:</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="nativeAdContainer mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div><div data-transform="embeddedRegPromo"> </div> <h3>Lightening</h3> <p>If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what&#x27;s known as <a href="/pregnancy/your-baby/when-is-my-baby-likely-to-drop_1460217">lightening</a> a few weeks before labor starts. Lightening means your baby has &quot;dropped&quot; and now rests lower in your pelvis.</p> <p>When your baby drops, you might feel less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath. If you experienced <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/heartburn-during-pregnancy_242">heartburn</a> during pregnancy, it might now improve. (On the downside, you may need to <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/frequent-urination-during-pregnancy_237">pee more often</a> because your baby&#x27;s pressing on your bladder.)</p> <p>If this isn&#x27;t your first baby, however, lightening may not happen until labor begins.</p> <h3>Loss of the mucus plug</h3> <p>If your cervix begins to efface or dilate significantly as you get close to labor, you may pass your <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938">mucus plug</a> – the small amount of thickened mucus that has collected within your cervical canal during your pregnancy. If you see mucus, it&#x27;s likely a sign that you&#x27;re dilating – but it can still be some time before labor begins.</p> <p>The mucus plug may come out in a lump all at once or as an increased amount of clear, pink, or slightly bloody vaginal discharge over the course of several days – or even weeks. Without the other signs of labor noted below, you don&#x27;t need to call your doctor or midwife if you pass your mucus plug.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <h3>Bloody show</h3> <p>You may have noticed more vaginal discharge during pregnancy, thanks to your body&#x27;s increased estrogen. Normal, healthy discharge is usually creamy white or clear, but it may also be tinged <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/brown-discharge_40007926">brown</a>, pink, or red. Other colors – such as yellow, green, or gray – may signal an infection or other problem.</p> <p>When your cervix starts to soften, you may notice <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/pink-discharge_41001452">pink discharge</a> or bright red blood. This is called &quot;<a href="/pregnancy/your-body/bloody-show_41001298">bloody show</a>.&quot; Sometimes this happens as you lose your mucus plug (the mucus may be tinged with blood) but it can also happen independently. You may notice it a few days – or even weeks – before you go into labor, or you may notice it at the beginning of labor.</p> <p>Having <a href="/pregnancy/relationships/sex-during-pregnancy-overview_390">sex</a> or a <a href="https://www.babycenter.in/x1044515/how-often-will-i-get-internal-check-ups-during-pregnancy">vaginal exam</a> can also disturb the mucus in your cervix and result in some blood-tinged discharge or bleeding, even when labor isn&#x27;t necessarily starting any time soon.</p> <p>Call your provider if you have <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-bleeding-or-spotting-during-pregnancy_3081">vaginal bleeding</a> heavier than a period, consistent red bleeding that&#x27;s not slowing, or bleeding in combination with abdominal pain.</p> <h3>Cervical dilation and effacement</h3> <p>In the days and weeks before delivery, changes in the connective tissue of your cervix make it soften and lead to dilation and effacement.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <p>If you&#x27;ve given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or more before labor starts. Still, that&#x27;s no guarantee that labor is imminent.</p> <p>When you&#x27;re at or near your due date, your doctor or midwife may do a vaginal exam during a <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/what-to-expect-at-your-prenatal-visits_9252">prenatal visit</a> to see whether your cervix has started the process of effacement and dilation. Whether you have this exam is up to you. <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/cervical-check_41001640">Cervical exams</a> can be uncomfortable, and they can&#x27;t predict future labor timing. But exams can be helpful for planning an upcoming <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173">induction</a> or for estimating how much time you&#x27;ll have to get to the hospital if you have a history of <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/precipitous-labor_40007944">fast labors</a>.</p> <h3>Braxton Hicks contractions</h3> <p>You may have experienced Braxton Hicks contractions throughout your pregnancy. If you&#x27;re having a Braxton Hicks contraction, you&#x27;ll feel a tightening or squeezing of your uterus, lower abdominal area, or groin. Then it will relax. Unlike true labor contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and usually not painful.</p> <p>More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal that real contractions are coming soon – but not always.</p> <h3>Nesting</h3> <p>Many women report an urge to organize and clean things around the house in preparation for their baby&#x27;s arrival. Whether this behavior is driven by hormones or cultural expectations is up for debate, but some studies have found that pregnant women engage in more nesting than non-pregnant women, and the amount of nesting they do increases as their pregnancy advances.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <p>Not all women have this <a href="/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/nesting-instinct-during-pregnancy_10414285">nesting</a> instinct, but if you do, take advantage – just don&#x27;t overdo it, because you want to be well rested for the big day.</p> <h3>Diarrhea</h3> <p>Is a bout of diarrhea your body&#x27;s way of clearing the way for labor and delivery? Some people think so. But – while assertions abound that diarrhea means your labor will start in 24 to 48 hours – we have no good evidence that there&#x27;s a link.</p> <p>Throughout pregnancy, you may be more prone to diarrhea as hormones relax your muscles – including your uterus and rectum. On the other hand, for many women pregnancy results in <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/constipation-during-pregnancy_836">constipation</a> as these same hormones relax the gastrointestinal tract and slow the movement of food through it.</p> <p>As labor begins, your body releases hormones called prostaglandins that tell your uterus to contract. Prostaglandins may also cause stool to move more quickly through your system.</p> <p>If you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/how-to-stay-hydrated-during-pregnancy_10423777">stay hydrated</a>. If you have diarrhea and a <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/fever-in-pregnancy_40008522">fever</a> or any other signs of illness, or if the diarrhea lasts more than a couple of days, call your doctor or midwife.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <h3>Nausea</h3> <p>Some women report feeling nauseated during labor and others say they were nauseated a day or two before going into labor. When labor begins, digestion slows or stops, and you may feel sick to your stomach. More often, nausea happens during active labor.</p> <p>Nausea isn&#x27;t uncommon, but let your doctor or midwife know if it persists or is new, with vomiting. Sometimes new nausea and vomiting at the end of pregnancy can be a sign of <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preeclampsia_257">preeclampsia</a>, a dangerous blood pressure disorder.</p> <div class="embeddedImage bodyVideo"><section data-hydration-on-demand="true"><div class="infoBox"><div class="boxLabel">Video</div><h3></h3><div class="videoPlayer embeddedVideo mui-style-1hzaa7o e6122960"><div class="videoTitle"></div><div class="videoPlaceholder mobileMarginProvider"><div class="video"><div id="single-embedded-mqtvserc"></div></div></div></div></div></section></div> <h2 id="signs-of-labor">Signs of labor</h2> <p>These are reliable signs that you&#x27;re in real labor:</p> <h3>Regular contractions</h3> <p>Once you&#x27;re having regular, persistent contractions, you&#x27;re considered to be in labor.</p> <p>When your uterus contracts, your abdomen feels tight or hard, and you have a sensation of cramping. When the uterus relaxes between contractions, the sensation dissipates. Labor contractions will grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate. True labor contractions are too painful to talk through, and they may bring tears to your eyes.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <p>Find out more about <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/what-does-labor-feel-like-moms-describe_10339941">what contractions feel like</a> according to moms.</p> <p>You&#x27;ll want to start timing your contractions – how far apart they are and how long they last. (Time contractions starting from the beginning of one until the beginning of the next.) Your doctor or midwife probably gave you directions about <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/when-to-go-to-hospital-for-labor_40010222">when to head to the hospital</a> based on the timing of the contractions. If not, give them a call and ask.</p> <h3>Back pain or pelvic pressure</h3> <p>You may feel increased pressure in your pelvis as your baby continues to move down. Contractions can also cause a feeling of pressure, along with abdominal pain.</p> <p>If you&#x27;re having lower back pain along with contractions, it may signal that you&#x27;re having <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/back-labor_1451580">back labor</a>. The pain from back labor continues between contractions, though it may get stronger during contractions.</p> <p>Back pain usually means that your baby&#x27;s head is pressing against your lower back, though one theory suggests that the pain may be &quot;referred&quot; from your uterus to your lower back.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <h3>Water breaking</h3> <p>When the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. This is called rupture of membranes. It may come out in a large gush or a small trickle, or anything in between.</p> <p>Labor usually follows soon after your water breaks – regular contractions often start before this, but in some cases, the water breaks first.</p> <p>If your water breaks when you&#x27;re full term but you&#x27;re not in labor (not having contractions), it&#x27;s called <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/leaking-amniotic-fluid-premature-rupture-of-membranes_40007984">premature rupture of membranes</a> (PROM).</p> <p>If you don&#x27;t start having contractions on your own within six to 24 hours of your water breaking, your provider will most likely recommend that <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173">labor be induced</a>. That&#x27;s because your baby is more likely to get an infection without the amniotic sac&#x27;s protection against germs. Most providers will offer you an immediate induction but give you the option to postpone if you want to give labor a chance to start on its own.</p> <p>If you&#x27;re leaking amniotic fluid before 37 weeks, it&#x27;s called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), and it may mean your baby will need to be delivered <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055">prematurely</a> due to the increased risk of infection.</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <p>Regardless of contractions, if you&#x27;re <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/group-b-streptococcus-screening_1647">group B strep</a> positive you&#x27;ll need to start on antibiotics as soon as your water breaks to prevent an infection in your baby.</p> <p>Whenever your water breaks, call your doctor or midwife. (Call them even if you think your water broke but aren&#x27;t sure.)</p> <h2 id="signs-of-preterm-labor">Signs of preterm labor</h2> <p>If you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy, you&#x27;re in <a href="/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055">preterm labor</a>. (It&#x27;s also known as premature labor.)</p> <p>It can be difficult to tell whether you&#x27;re having preterm labor or not, because some of the symptoms (like Braxton Hicks and low back pain) may be things you&#x27;ve experienced throughout your pregnancy.</p> <p>Still, call your doctor or midwife right away if you&#x27;re having any of the following symptoms before 37 weeks:</p><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <ul> <li>More vaginal discharge than usual</li> <li>A change in the type of discharge – if you&#x27;re leaking watery fluid or your discharge becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it&#x27;s pink or just tinged with blood)</li> <li>Any vaginal bleeding or spotting</li> <li>Abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or six or more contractions in one hour (even if they don&#x27;t hurt)</li> <li>More pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down)</li> <li><a href="/pregnancy/your-body/lower-back-pain-during-pregnancy_9402">Low back pain</a>, especially if it&#x27;s dull or rhythmic, or you didn&#x27;t previously have back pain</li> <li>Your water breaks, either in a gush or a trickle</li> </ul> <p>If you are – or might be – in preterm labor, your doctor or midwife may give you <a href="/pregnancy/your-body/should-i-take-steroids-during-preterm-labor_5437">steroids</a> to help your baby&#x27;s lungs mature and to protect their brain. You may also receive medicine to stop or slow early contractions. Getting these medications early can improve outcomes for your baby, so be sure to call if you think you may be in preterm labor.</p> <h2 id="braxton-hicks-vs-contractions">Braxton Hicks vs contractions</h2> <p>It can be hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and &quot;real&quot; contractions at first. Use this chart to help figure out whether you&#x27;re in true labor or false labor (in other words, just having Braxton Hicks contractions).</p> <table class="contentTable" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td> </td><td> <p><strong>False labor contractions (Braxton Hicks)</strong></p> </td><td> <p><strong>True labor contractions</strong></p> </td></tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Timing</strong></p> </td><td> <p>Are irregular and don&#x27;t get closer together over time</p> </td><td> <p>Happen at regular intervals and get closer together over time</p> </td></tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Length</strong></p> </td><td> <p>Vary in length and don&#x27;t get longer over time (fewer than 30 seconds or up to 2 minutes each)</p> </td><td> <p>Start to last longer with each contraction (about 30 to 70 seconds each)</p> </td></tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Intensity</strong></p> </td><td> <p>Are weak and don&#x27;t get stronger with time (may be weak then strong, then weak again)</p> </td><td> <p>Grow stronger and more painful with each contraction</p> </td></tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> </td><td> <p>Are felt at the front of the abdomen</p> </td><td> <p>May start in the back and move to the front, or radiate down into the thighs</p> </td></tr><tr><td> <p><strong>Effect of moving or resting</strong></p> </td><td> <p>Contractions stop when you change position, walk, or rest</p> </td><td> <p>Contractions continue even when you change position, walk, or rest</p> </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="cmsAdContainer mui-style-1txh3s1 eiqco3n0"><div class="mui-style-sxysji ex7o8v50"><div class="advertisementLabel grey">Advertisement | page continues below</div><div class="adSlotContainer grey"></div></div></div> <p>No matter how well informed you are about the signs of labor, it&#x27;s normal to have a false alarm. Don&#x27;t be embarrassed about calling your doctor or midwife – or showing up at the hospital – because you think you&#x27;re in labor when you&#x27;re not.</p> <p>If you&#x27;re assessed at the hospital and sent home because you&#x27;re not in labor yet, your care team will give you specific instructions about changes to look for in the next few days or weeks and when to call or come back.</p> <div class="embeddedImage bodyVideo"><section data-hydration-on-demand="true"><div class="infoBox"><div class="boxLabel">Video</div><h3></h3><div class="videoPlayer embeddedVideo mui-style-1hzaa7o e6122960"><div class="videoTitle"></div><div class="videoPlaceholder mobileMarginProvider"><div class="video"><div id="single-embedded-flSZs8Kh"></div></div></div></div></div></section></div> <p><strong>Learn more:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore_1622">Pregnancy symptoms you should never ignore</a></li> <li><a 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href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/2-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">2</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="Fertilization illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_2_conception-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/3-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">3</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="Implantation illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_3_cells-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/4-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">4</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="poppy seed illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2021/03/fruit-week-4.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/5-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">5</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="sesame seed illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2021/03/fruit-week-5.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/6-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">6</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="lentil illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_6_lentil-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/7-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">7</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="blueberry illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_7_blueberry-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/8-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">8</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="raspberry illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-8-raspberry-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/9-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">9</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="grape 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href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/12-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">12</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="lime illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_12_lime-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/13-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">13</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="plum illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-13-plum-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/14-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">14</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="lemon illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_14_lemon-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/15-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">15</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="apple illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_15_apple-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/16-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">16</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="avocado illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_16_avocado-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/17-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">17</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="turnip illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_17_turnip-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/18-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">18</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="bell pepper illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_18_bellpepper-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/19-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">19</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="pomegranate illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-19-pomegranate-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/20-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">20</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="banana illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2023/11/week_20_banana-nov-2023.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/21-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">21</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="mango illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-21-mango-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/22-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">22</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="sweet potato illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-22-sweet-potato-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/23-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">23</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img alt="grapefruit illustration" src="https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2024/12/week-23-grapefruit-dec-2024.svg" loading="lazy" class="hiddenUntilLoaded mui-style-hmtg8 esygy600"/></div></div></a><a class="card" href="/pregnancy/week-by-week/24-weeks-pregnant"><div class="mui-style-1dr0d78 e1ns0hs70"><div class="left"><div class="number">24</div><span>weeks pregnant</span></div><div class="right"><img 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Are you having Braxton Hicks or \"real\" contractions? Is that your mucus plug or normal vaginal discharge ? While every woman's experience is different, learning the typical signs of labor can help you feel more prepared when it does happen. While in the movies women have two contractions and deliver a baby, in the real world labor is typically a longer and unmistakable process. What is labor? Labor is the process of delivering your baby and your placenta from your uterus through your vagina and into the world. Labor usually occurs sometime between 38 and 41 weeks of pregnancy . Your body will go through different stages of labor during childbirth, and you'll experience a number of telltale signs of each stage. The first stage, cervical dilation and effacement , is when your cervix thins and opens. This stage has two phases, the latent phase, when your cervix is slowly dilating from 0 to 6 cm, and the active phase, when stronger contractions dilate the cervix more rapidly from 6 cm to full dilation at 10 cm. Once you're fully dilated, the second stage starts as your baby descends into the vaginal canal and is birthed. (You'll be pushing during this stage.) The third stage starts with your baby's birth and ends with the delivery of the placenta. Early signs of labor In the final days or weeks before your due date , you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs again, this is very individual but if you do feel like your baby has dropped lower, for example, or you have some mucousy discharge or more Braxton Hicks contractions than usual, you may be close to labor day! Note: Before you get excited about labor starting, remember that many of these signs and symptoms can precede labor by weeks. Rather than predicting that labor is imminent, these can just be symptoms of being pregnant near your due date. Still, here are some of the early signs that labor may be near: Lightening If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what's known as lightening a few weeks before labor starts. Lightening means your baby has \"dropped\" and now rests lower in your pelvis. When your baby drops, you might feel less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath. If you experienced heartburn during pregnancy, it might now improve. (On the downside, you may need to pee more often because your baby's pressing on your bladder.) If this isn't your first baby, however, lightening may not happen until labor begins. Loss of the mucus plug If your cervix begins to efface or dilate significantly as you get close to labor, you may pass your mucus plug the small amount of thickened mucus that has collected within your cervical canal during your pregnancy. If you see mucus, it's likely a sign that you're dilating but it can still be some time before labor begins. The mucus plug may come out in a lump all at once or as an increased amount of clear, pink, or slightly bloody vaginal discharge over the course of several days or even weeks. Without the other signs of labor noted below, you don't need to call your doctor or midwife if you pass your mucus plug. Bloody show You may have noticed more vaginal discharge during pregnancy, thanks to your body's increased estrogen. Normal, healthy discharge is usually creamy white or clear, but it may also be tinged brown , pink, or red. Other colors such as yellow, green, or gray may signal an infection or other problem. When your cervix starts to soften, you may notice pink discharge or bright red blood. This is called \" bloody show .\" Sometimes this happens as you lose your mucus plug (the mucus may be tinged with blood) but it can also happen independently. You may notice it a few days or even weeks before you go into labor, or you may notice it at the beginning of labor. Having sex or a vaginal exam can also disturb the mucus in your cervix and result in some blood-tinged discharge or bleeding, even when labor isn't necessarily starting any time soon. Call your provider if you have vaginal bleeding heavier than a period, consistent red bleeding that's not slowing, or bleeding in combination with abdominal pain. Cervical dilation and effacement In the days and weeks before delivery, changes in the connective tissue of your cervix make it soften and lead to dilation and effacement. If you've given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or more before labor starts. Still, that's no guarantee that labor is imminent. When you're at or near your due date, your doctor or midwife may do a vaginal exam during a prenatal visit to see whether your cervix has started the process of effacement and dilation. Whether you have this exam is up to you. Cervical exams can be uncomfortable, and they can't predict future labor timing. But exams can be helpful for planning an upcoming induction or for estimating how much time you'll have to get to the hospital if you have a history of fast labors . Braxton Hicks contractions You may have experienced Braxton Hicks contractions throughout your pregnancy. If you're having a Braxton Hicks contraction, you'll feel a tightening or squeezing of your uterus, lower abdominal area, or groin. Then it will relax. Unlike true labor contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and usually not painful. More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal that real contractions are coming soon but not always. Nesting Many women report an urge to organize and clean things around the house in preparation for their baby's arrival. Whether this behavior is driven by hormones or cultural expectations is up for debate, but some studies have found that pregnant women engage in more nesting than non-pregnant women, and the amount of nesting they do increases as their pregnancy advances. Not all women have this nesting instinct, but if you do, take advantage just don't overdo it, because you want to be well rested for the big day. Diarrhea Is a bout of diarrhea your body's way of clearing the way for labor and delivery? Some people think so. But while assertions abound that diarrhea means your labor will start in 24 to 48 hours we have no good evidence that there's a link. Throughout pregnancy, you may be more prone to diarrhea as hormones relax your muscles including your uterus and rectum. On the other hand, for many women pregnancy results in constipation as these same hormones relax the gastrointestinal tract and slow the movement of food through it. As labor begins, your body releases hormones called prostaglandins that tell your uterus to contract. Prostaglandins may also cause stool to move more quickly through your system. If you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated . If you have diarrhea and a fever or any other signs of illness, or if the diarrhea lasts more than a couple of days, call your doctor or midwife. Nausea Some women report feeling nauseated during labor and others say they were nauseated a day or two before going into labor. When labor begins, digestion slows or stops, and you may feel sick to your stomach. More often, nausea happens during active labor. Nausea isn't uncommon, but let your doctor or midwife know if it persists or is new, with vomiting. Sometimes new nausea and vomiting at the end of pregnancy can be a sign of preeclampsia , a dangerous blood pressure disorder. Signs of labor These are reliable signs that you're in real labor: Regular contractions Once you're having regular, persistent contractions, you're considered to be in labor. When your uterus contracts, your abdomen feels tight or hard, and you have a sensation of cramping. When the uterus relaxes between contractions, the sensation dissipates. Labor contractions will grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate. True labor contractions are too painful to talk through, and they may bring tears to your eyes. Find out more about what contractions feel like according to moms. You'll want to start timing your contractions how far apart they are and how long they last. (Time contractions starting from the beginning of one until the beginning of the next.) Your doctor or midwife probably gave you directions about when to head to the hospital based on the timing of the contractions. If not, give them a call and ask. Back pain or pelvic pressure You may feel increased pressure in your pelvis as your baby continues to move down. Contractions can also cause a feeling of pressure, along with abdominal pain. If you're having lower back pain along with contractions, it may signal that you're having back labor . The pain from back labor continues between contractions, though it may get stronger during contractions. Back pain usually means that your baby's head is pressing against your lower back, though one theory suggests that the pain may be \"referred\" from your uterus to your lower back. Water breaking When the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. This is called rupture of membranes. It may come out in a large gush or a small trickle, or anything in between. Labor usually follows soon after your water breaks regular contractions often start before this, but in some cases, the water breaks first. If your water breaks when you're full term but you're not in labor (not having contractions), it's called premature rupture of membranes (PROM). If you don't start having contractions on your own within six to 24 hours of your water breaking, your provider will most likely recommend that labor be induced . That's because your baby is more likely to get an infection without the amniotic sac's protection against germs. Most providers will offer you an immediate induction but give you the option to postpone if you want to give labor a chance to start on its own. If you're leaking amniotic fluid before 37 weeks, it's called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), and it may mean your baby will need to be delivered prematurely due to the increased risk of infection. Regardless of contractions, if you're group B strep positive you'll need to start on antibiotics as soon as your water breaks to prevent an infection in your baby. Whenever your water breaks, call your doctor or midwife. (Call them even if you think your water broke but aren't sure.) Signs of preterm labor If you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy, you're in preterm labor . (It's also known as premature labor.) It can be difficult to tell whether you're having preterm labor or not, because some of the symptoms (like Braxton Hicks and low back pain) may be things you've experienced throughout your pregnancy. Still, call your doctor or midwife right away if you're having any of the following symptoms before 37 weeks: More vaginal discharge than usual A change in the type of discharge if you're leaking watery fluid or your discharge becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's pink or just tinged with blood) Any vaginal bleeding or spotting Abdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or six or more contractions in one hour (even if they don't hurt) More pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down) Low back pain , especially if it's dull or rhythmic, or you didn't previously have back pain Your water breaks, either in a gush or a trickle If you are or might be in preterm labor, your doctor or midwife may give you steroids to help your baby's lungs mature and to protect their brain. You may also receive medicine to stop or slow early contractions. Getting these medications early can improve outcomes for your baby, so be sure to call if you think you may be in preterm labor. Braxton Hicks vs contractions It can be hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and \"real\" contractions at first. Use this chart to help figure out whether you're in true labor or false labor (in other words, just having Braxton Hicks contractions). False labor contractions (Braxton Hicks) True labor contractions Timing Are irregular and don't get closer together over time Happen at regular intervals and get closer together over time Length Vary in length and don't get longer over time (fewer than 30 seconds or up to 2 minutes each) Start to last longer with each contraction (about 30 to 70 seconds each) Intensity Are weak and don't get stronger with time (may be weak then strong, then weak again) Grow stronger and more painful with each contraction Location Are felt at the front of the abdomen May start in the back and move to the front, or radiate down into the thighs Effect of moving or resting Contractions stop when you change position, walk, or rest Contractions continue even when you change position, walk, or rest No matter how well informed you are about the signs of labor, it's normal to have a false alarm. Don't be embarrassed about calling your doctor or midwife or showing up at the hospital because you think you're in labor when you're not. If you're assessed at the hospital and sent home because you're not in labor yet, your care team will give you specific instructions about changes to look for in the next few days or weeks and when to call or come back. 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Are you having \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/braxton-hicks-contractions_156\"\u003eBraxton Hicks\u003c/a\u003e or \"real\" contractions? Is that your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938\"\u003emucus plug\u003c/a\u003e or normal \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-discharge-during-pregnancy_270\"\u003evaginal discharge\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile every woman's experience is different, learning the typical signs of labor can help you feel more prepared when it does happen. While in the movies women have two contractions and deliver a baby, in the real world labor is typically a longer and unmistakable process.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"connatix\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"what-is-labor\"\u003eWhat is labor?\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor is the process of delivering your baby \u0026ndash; and your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-baby/the-placenta-what-it-is-and-how-it-works_40005564\"\u003eplacenta\u003c/a\u003e \u0026ndash; from your uterus through your vagina and into the world. Labor usually occurs sometime between 38 and \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/week-by-week/41-weeks-pregnant\"\u003e41 weeks of pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour body will go through different \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/stages-of-labor_177\"\u003estages of labor\u003c/a\u003e during childbirth, and you'll experience a number of telltale signs of each stage.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first stage, \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/dilation-and-effacement_40007972\"\u003ecervical dilation and effacement\u003c/a\u003e, is when your cervix thins and opens. This stage has two phases, the latent phase, when your cervix is slowly dilating from 0 to 6 cm, and the active phase, when stronger contractions dilate the cervix more rapidly from 6 cm to full dilation at 10 cm.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you're fully dilated, the second stage starts as your baby descends into the vaginal canal and is birthed. (You'll be \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/how-to-push-during-labor-should-your-body-be-your-guide_1745336\"\u003epushing\u003c/a\u003e during this stage.)\u0026nbsp; The third stage starts with your baby's birth and ends with the delivery of the placenta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"connatix\" data-desktop-type=\"native\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"early-signs-of-labor\"\u003eEarly signs of labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the final days or weeks before your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy-due-date-calculator\"\u003edue date\u003c/a\u003e, you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs \u0026ndash; again, this is very individual \u0026ndash; but if you do feel like your baby has dropped lower, for example, or you have some mucousy discharge or more Braxton Hicks contractions than usual, you may be close to labor day!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote: Before you get excited about labor starting, remember that many of these signs and symptoms can precede labor by weeks. Rather than predicting that labor is imminent, these can just be symptoms of being pregnant near your due date.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, here are some of the early signs that labor may be near:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"native\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedRegPromo\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLightening\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what's known as \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-baby/when-is-my-baby-likely-to-drop_1460217\"\u003elightening\u003c/a\u003e a few weeks before labor starts. Lightening means your baby has \"dropped\" and now rests lower in your pelvis.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your baby drops, you might feel less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath. If you experienced \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/heartburn-during-pregnancy_242\"\u003eheartburn\u003c/a\u003e during pregnancy, it might now improve. (On the downside, you may need to \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/frequent-urination-during-pregnancy_237\"\u003epee more often\u003c/a\u003e because your baby's pressing on your bladder.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf this isn't your first baby, however, lightening may not happen until labor begins.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLoss of the mucus plug\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your cervix begins to efface or dilate significantly as you get close to labor, you may pass your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938\"\u003emucus plug\u003c/a\u003e \u0026ndash; the small amount of thickened mucus that has collected within your cervical canal during your pregnancy. If you see mucus, it's likely a sign that you're dilating \u0026ndash; but it can still be some time before labor begins.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mucus plug may come out in a lump all at once or as an increased amount of clear, pink, or slightly bloody vaginal discharge over the course of several days \u0026ndash; or even weeks. Without the other signs of labor noted below, you don't need to call your doctor or midwife if you pass your mucus plug.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBloody show\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may have noticed more vaginal discharge during pregnancy, thanks to your body's increased estrogen. Normal, healthy discharge is usually creamy white or clear, but it may also be tinged \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/brown-discharge_40007926\"\u003ebrown\u003c/a\u003e, pink, or red. Other colors \u0026ndash; such as yellow, green, or gray \u0026ndash; may signal an infection or other problem.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your cervix starts to soften, you may notice \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/pink-discharge_41001452\"\u003epink discharge\u003c/a\u003e or bright red blood. This is called \"\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/bloody-show_41001298\"\u003ebloody show\u003c/a\u003e.\" Sometimes this happens as you lose your mucus plug (the mucus may be tinged with blood) but it can also happen independently. You may notice it a few days \u0026ndash; or even weeks \u0026ndash; before you go into labor, or you may notice it at the beginning of labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/relationships/sex-during-pregnancy-overview_390\"\u003esex\u003c/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https://www.babycenter.in/x1044515/how-often-will-i-get-internal-check-ups-during-pregnancy\"\u003evaginal exam\u003c/a\u003e can also disturb the mucus in your cervix and result in some blood-tinged discharge or bleeding, even when labor isn't necessarily starting any time soon.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall your provider if you have \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-bleeding-or-spotting-during-pregnancy_3081\"\u003evaginal bleeding\u003c/a\u003e heavier than a period, consistent red bleeding that's not slowing, or bleeding in combination with abdominal pain.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCervical dilation and effacement\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the days and weeks before delivery, changes in the connective tissue of your cervix make it soften and lead to dilation and effacement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you've given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or more before labor starts. Still, that's no guarantee that labor is imminent.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you're at or near your due date, your doctor or midwife may do a vaginal exam during a \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/what-to-expect-at-your-prenatal-visits_9252\"\u003eprenatal visit\u003c/a\u003e to see whether your cervix has started the process of effacement and dilation. Whether you have this exam is up to you. \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/cervical-check_41001640\"\u003eCervical exams\u003c/a\u003e can be uncomfortable, and they can't predict future labor timing. But exams can be helpful for planning an upcoming \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173\"\u003einduction\u003c/a\u003e or for estimating how much time you'll have to get to the hospital if you have a history of \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/precipitous-labor_40007944\"\u003efast labors\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBraxton Hicks contractions\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may have experienced Braxton Hicks contractions throughout your pregnancy. If you're having a Braxton Hicks contraction, you'll feel a tightening or squeezing of your uterus, lower abdominal area, or groin. Then it will relax. Unlike true labor contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and usually not painful.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal that real contractions are coming soon \u0026ndash; but not always.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNesting\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany women report an urge to organize and clean things around the house in preparation for their baby's arrival. Whether this behavior is driven by hormones or cultural expectations is up for debate, but some studies have found that pregnant women engage in more nesting than non-pregnant women, and the amount of nesting they do increases as their pregnancy advances.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot all women have this \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/nesting-instinct-during-pregnancy_10414285\"\u003enesting\u003c/a\u003e instinct, but if you do, take advantage \u0026ndash; just don't overdo it, because you want to be well rested for the big day.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDiarrhea\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs a bout of diarrhea your body's way of clearing the way for labor and delivery? Some people think so. But \u0026ndash; while assertions abound that diarrhea means your labor will start in 24 to 48 hours \u0026ndash; we have no good evidence that there's a link.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout pregnancy, you may be more prone to diarrhea as hormones relax your muscles \u0026ndash; including your uterus and rectum. On the other hand, for many women pregnancy results in \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/constipation-during-pregnancy_836\"\u003econstipation\u003c/a\u003e as these same hormones relax the gastrointestinal tract and slow the movement of food through it.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs labor begins, your body releases hormones called prostaglandins that tell your uterus to contract. Prostaglandins may also cause stool to move more quickly through your system.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/how-to-stay-hydrated-during-pregnancy_10423777\"\u003estay hydrated\u003c/a\u003e. If you have diarrhea and a \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/fever-in-pregnancy_40008522\"\u003efever\u003c/a\u003e or any other signs of illness, or if the diarrhea lasts more than a couple of days, call your doctor or midwife.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNausea\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome women report feeling nauseated during labor and others say they were nauseated a day or two before going into labor. When labor begins, digestion slows or stops, and you may feel sick to your stomach. More often, nausea happens during active labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNausea isn't uncommon, but let your doctor or midwife know if it persists or is new, with vomiting. Sometimes new nausea and vomiting at the end of pregnancy can be a sign of \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preeclampsia_257\"\u003epreeclampsia\u003c/a\u003e, a dangerous blood pressure disorder.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedVideo\" data-video-id=\"mqtvserc\" data-video-artifact-id=\"10419997\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"signs-of-labor\"\u003eSigns of labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese are reliable signs that you're in real labor:\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRegular contractions\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you're having regular, persistent contractions, you're considered to be in labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your uterus contracts, your abdomen feels tight or hard, and you have a sensation of cramping. When the uterus relaxes between contractions, the sensation dissipates. Labor contractions will grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate. True labor contractions are too painful to talk through, and they may bring tears to your eyes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/what-does-labor-feel-like-moms-describe_10339941\"\u003ewhat contractions feel like\u003c/a\u003e according to moms.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll want to start timing your contractions \u0026ndash; how far apart they are and how long they last. (Time contractions starting from the beginning of one until the beginning of the next.) Your doctor or midwife probably gave you directions about \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/when-to-go-to-hospital-for-labor_40010222\"\u003ewhen to head to the hospital\u003c/a\u003e based on the timing of the contractions. If not, give them a call and ask.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBack pain or pelvic pressure\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may feel increased pressure in your pelvis as your baby continues to move down. Contractions can also cause a feeling of pressure, along with abdominal pain.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're having lower back pain along with contractions, it may signal that you're having \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/back-labor_1451580\"\u003eback labor\u003c/a\u003e. The pain from back labor continues between contractions, though it may get stronger during contractions.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack pain usually means that your baby's head is pressing against your lower back, though one theory suggests that the pain may be \"referred\" from your uterus to your lower back.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWater breaking\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. This is called rupture of membranes. It may come out in a large gush or a small trickle, or anything in between.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor usually follows soon after your water breaks \u0026ndash; regular contractions often start before this, but in some cases, the water breaks first.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your water breaks when you're full term but you're not in labor (not having contractions), it's called \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/leaking-amniotic-fluid-premature-rupture-of-membranes_40007984\"\u003epremature rupture of membranes\u003c/a\u003e (PROM).\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you don't start having contractions on your own within six to 24 hours of your water breaking, your provider will most likely recommend that \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173\"\u003elabor be induced\u003c/a\u003e. That's because your baby is more likely to get an infection without the amniotic sac's protection against germs. Most providers will offer you an immediate induction but give you the option to postpone if you want to give labor a chance to start on its own.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're leaking amniotic fluid before 37 weeks, it's called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), and it may mean your baby will need to be delivered \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055\"\u003eprematurely\u003c/a\u003e due to the increased risk of infection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegardless of contractions, if you're \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/group-b-streptococcus-screening_1647\"\u003egroup B strep\u003c/a\u003e positive you'll need to start on antibiotics as soon as your water breaks to prevent an infection in your baby.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhenever your water breaks, call your doctor or midwife. (Call them even if you think your water broke but aren't sure.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"signs-of-preterm-labor\"\u003eSigns of preterm labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy, you're in \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055\"\u003epreterm labor\u003c/a\u003e. (It's also known as premature labor.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt can be difficult to tell whether you're having preterm labor or not, because some of the symptoms (like Braxton Hicks and low back pain) may be things you've experienced throughout your pregnancy.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, call your doctor or midwife right away if you're having any of the following symptoms before 37 weeks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore vaginal discharge than usual\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA change in the type of discharge \u0026ndash; if you're leaking watery fluid or your discharge becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's pink or just tinged with blood)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny vaginal bleeding or spotting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or six or more contractions in one hour (even if they don't hurt)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/lower-back-pain-during-pregnancy_9402\"\u003eLow back pain\u003c/a\u003e, especially if it's dull or rhythmic, or you didn't previously have back pain\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour water breaks, either in a gush or a trickle\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are \u0026ndash; or might be \u0026ndash; in preterm labor, your doctor or midwife may give you \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/should-i-take-steroids-during-preterm-labor_5437\"\u003esteroids\u003c/a\u003e to help your baby's lungs mature and to protect their brain. You may also receive medicine to stop or slow early contractions. Getting these medications early can improve outcomes for your baby, so be sure to call if you think you may be in preterm labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"braxton-hicks-vs-contractions\"\u003eBraxton Hicks vs contractions\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt can be hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and \"real\" contractions at first. Use this chart to help figure out whether you're in true labor or false labor (in other words, just having Braxton Hicks contractions).\u003c/p\u003e \u003ctable class=\"contentTable\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalse labor contractions (Braxton Hicks)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue labor contractions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre irregular and don't get closer together over time\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappen at regular intervals and get closer together over time\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eVary in length and don't get longer over time (fewer than 30 seconds or up to 2 minutes each)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart to last longer with each contraction (about 30 to 70 seconds each)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre weak and don't get stronger with time (may be weak then strong, then weak again)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow stronger and more painful with each contraction\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre felt at the front of the abdomen\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay start in the back and move to the front, or radiate down into the thighs\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffect of moving or resting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractions stop when you change position, walk, or rest\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractions continue even when you change position, walk, or rest\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo matter how well informed you are about the signs of labor, it's normal to have a false alarm. Don't be embarrassed about calling your doctor or midwife \u0026ndash; or showing up at the hospital \u0026ndash; because you think you're in labor when you're not.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're assessed at the hospital and sent home because you're not in labor yet, your care team will give you specific instructions about changes to look for in the next few days or weeks and when to call or come back.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedVideo\" data-video-id=\"flSZs8Kh\" data-video-artifact-id=\"10419522\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore_1622\"\u003ePregnancy symptoms you should never ignore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/positions-for-labor-and-birth_10309507\"\u003eLabor positions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/how-your-cervix-dilates-during-labor_40005940\"\u003eVideo: How your cervix dilates during labor\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e","showAffiliateDisclaimer":false,"showRegistryModal":false,"showRegistryNav":false,"summary":"\u003cp\u003eEarly signs of labor can start days or even weeks before the big event. These early labor signs include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and having Braxton Hicks contractions.\u003c/p\u003e","imgAltText":"woman kneeling down and resting her head during early labor","imgPhotoCredit":"iStock.com / lostinbids","active":true,"body":"\u003cp\u003eIn late pregnancy, it's easy to wonder whether every symptom you're having is an early signs of labor. Are you having \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/braxton-hicks-contractions_156\"\u003eBraxton Hicks\u003c/a\u003e or \"real\" contractions? Is that your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938\"\u003emucus plug\u003c/a\u003e or normal \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-discharge-during-pregnancy_270\"\u003evaginal discharge\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile every woman's experience is different, learning the typical signs of labor can help you feel more prepared when it does happen. While in the movies women have two contractions and deliver a baby, in the real world labor is typically a longer and unmistakable process.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"connatix\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"what-is-labor\"\u003eWhat is labor?\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor is the process of delivering your baby \u0026ndash; and your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-baby/the-placenta-what-it-is-and-how-it-works_40005564\"\u003eplacenta\u003c/a\u003e \u0026ndash; from your uterus through your vagina and into the world. Labor usually occurs sometime between 38 and \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/week-by-week/41-weeks-pregnant\"\u003e41 weeks of pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour body will go through different \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/stages-of-labor_177\"\u003estages of labor\u003c/a\u003e during childbirth, and you'll experience a number of telltale signs of each stage.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first stage, \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/dilation-and-effacement_40007972\"\u003ecervical dilation and effacement\u003c/a\u003e, is when your cervix thins and opens. This stage has two phases, the latent phase, when your cervix is slowly dilating from 0 to 6 cm, and the active phase, when stronger contractions dilate the cervix more rapidly from 6 cm to full dilation at 10 cm.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you're fully dilated, the second stage starts as your baby descends into the vaginal canal and is birthed. (You'll be \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/how-to-push-during-labor-should-your-body-be-your-guide_1745336\"\u003epushing\u003c/a\u003e during this stage.)\u0026nbsp; The third stage starts with your baby's birth and ends with the delivery of the placenta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"connatix\" data-desktop-type=\"native\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"early-signs-of-labor\"\u003eEarly signs of labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the final days or weeks before your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy-due-date-calculator\"\u003edue date\u003c/a\u003e, you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs \u0026ndash; again, this is very individual \u0026ndash; but if you do feel like your baby has dropped lower, for example, or you have some mucousy discharge or more Braxton Hicks contractions than usual, you may be close to labor day!\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote: Before you get excited about labor starting, remember that many of these signs and symptoms can precede labor by weeks. Rather than predicting that labor is imminent, these can just be symptoms of being pregnant near your due date.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, here are some of the early signs that labor may be near:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"native\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedRegPromo\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLightening\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf this is your first pregnancy, you may feel what's known as \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-baby/when-is-my-baby-likely-to-drop_1460217\"\u003elightening\u003c/a\u003e a few weeks before labor starts. Lightening means your baby has \"dropped\" and now rests lower in your pelvis.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your baby drops, you might feel less pressure just below your ribcage, making it easier to catch your breath. If you experienced \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/heartburn-during-pregnancy_242\"\u003eheartburn\u003c/a\u003e during pregnancy, it might now improve. (On the downside, you may need to \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/frequent-urination-during-pregnancy_237\"\u003epee more often\u003c/a\u003e because your baby's pressing on your bladder.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf this isn't your first baby, however, lightening may not happen until labor begins.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLoss of the mucus plug\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your cervix begins to efface or dilate significantly as you get close to labor, you may pass your \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/mucus-plug_40007938\"\u003emucus plug\u003c/a\u003e \u0026ndash; the small amount of thickened mucus that has collected within your cervical canal during your pregnancy. If you see mucus, it's likely a sign that you're dilating \u0026ndash; but it can still be some time before labor begins.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mucus plug may come out in a lump all at once or as an increased amount of clear, pink, or slightly bloody vaginal discharge over the course of several days \u0026ndash; or even weeks. Without the other signs of labor noted below, you don't need to call your doctor or midwife if you pass your mucus plug.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBloody show\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may have noticed more vaginal discharge during pregnancy, thanks to your body's increased estrogen. Normal, healthy discharge is usually creamy white or clear, but it may also be tinged \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/brown-discharge_40007926\"\u003ebrown\u003c/a\u003e, pink, or red. Other colors \u0026ndash; such as yellow, green, or gray \u0026ndash; may signal an infection or other problem.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your cervix starts to soften, you may notice \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/pink-discharge_41001452\"\u003epink discharge\u003c/a\u003e or bright red blood. This is called \"\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/bloody-show_41001298\"\u003ebloody show\u003c/a\u003e.\" Sometimes this happens as you lose your mucus plug (the mucus may be tinged with blood) but it can also happen independently. You may notice it a few days \u0026ndash; or even weeks \u0026ndash; before you go into labor, or you may notice it at the beginning of labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/relationships/sex-during-pregnancy-overview_390\"\u003esex\u003c/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https://www.babycenter.in/x1044515/how-often-will-i-get-internal-check-ups-during-pregnancy\"\u003evaginal exam\u003c/a\u003e can also disturb the mucus in your cervix and result in some blood-tinged discharge or bleeding, even when labor isn't necessarily starting any time soon.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCall your provider if you have \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/vaginal-bleeding-or-spotting-during-pregnancy_3081\"\u003evaginal bleeding\u003c/a\u003e heavier than a period, consistent red bleeding that's not slowing, or bleeding in combination with abdominal pain.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCervical dilation and effacement\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the days and weeks before delivery, changes in the connective tissue of your cervix make it soften and lead to dilation and effacement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you've given birth before, your cervix is more likely to dilate a centimeter or more before labor starts. Still, that's no guarantee that labor is imminent.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you're at or near your due date, your doctor or midwife may do a vaginal exam during a \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/what-to-expect-at-your-prenatal-visits_9252\"\u003eprenatal visit\u003c/a\u003e to see whether your cervix has started the process of effacement and dilation. Whether you have this exam is up to you. \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/cervical-check_41001640\"\u003eCervical exams\u003c/a\u003e can be uncomfortable, and they can't predict future labor timing. But exams can be helpful for planning an upcoming \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173\"\u003einduction\u003c/a\u003e or for estimating how much time you'll have to get to the hospital if you have a history of \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/precipitous-labor_40007944\"\u003efast labors\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBraxton Hicks contractions\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may have experienced Braxton Hicks contractions throughout your pregnancy. If you're having a Braxton Hicks contraction, you'll feel a tightening or squeezing of your uterus, lower abdominal area, or groin. Then it will relax. Unlike true labor contractions, Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and usually not painful.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal that real contractions are coming soon \u0026ndash; but not always.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNesting\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany women report an urge to organize and clean things around the house in preparation for their baby's arrival. Whether this behavior is driven by hormones or cultural expectations is up for debate, but some studies have found that pregnant women engage in more nesting than non-pregnant women, and the amount of nesting they do increases as their pregnancy advances.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot all women have this \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/preparing-for-baby/nesting-instinct-during-pregnancy_10414285\"\u003enesting\u003c/a\u003e instinct, but if you do, take advantage \u0026ndash; just don't overdo it, because you want to be well rested for the big day.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDiarrhea\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs a bout of diarrhea your body's way of clearing the way for labor and delivery? Some people think so. But \u0026ndash; while assertions abound that diarrhea means your labor will start in 24 to 48 hours \u0026ndash; we have no good evidence that there's a link.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout pregnancy, you may be more prone to diarrhea as hormones relax your muscles \u0026ndash; including your uterus and rectum. On the other hand, for many women pregnancy results in \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/constipation-during-pregnancy_836\"\u003econstipation\u003c/a\u003e as these same hormones relax the gastrointestinal tract and slow the movement of food through it.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs labor begins, your body releases hormones called prostaglandins that tell your uterus to contract. Prostaglandins may also cause stool to move more quickly through your system.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/how-to-stay-hydrated-during-pregnancy_10423777\"\u003estay hydrated\u003c/a\u003e. If you have diarrhea and a \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/fever-in-pregnancy_40008522\"\u003efever\u003c/a\u003e or any other signs of illness, or if the diarrhea lasts more than a couple of days, call your doctor or midwife.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eNausea\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome women report feeling nauseated during labor and others say they were nauseated a day or two before going into labor. When labor begins, digestion slows or stops, and you may feel sick to your stomach. More often, nausea happens during active labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNausea isn't uncommon, but let your doctor or midwife know if it persists or is new, with vomiting. Sometimes new nausea and vomiting at the end of pregnancy can be a sign of \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preeclampsia_257\"\u003epreeclampsia\u003c/a\u003e, a dangerous blood pressure disorder.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedVideo\" data-video-id=\"mqtvserc\" data-video-artifact-id=\"10419997\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"signs-of-labor\"\u003eSigns of labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese are reliable signs that you're in real labor:\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRegular contractions\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you're having regular, persistent contractions, you're considered to be in labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen your uterus contracts, your abdomen feels tight or hard, and you have a sensation of cramping. When the uterus relaxes between contractions, the sensation dissipates. Labor contractions will grow stronger, longer, and more frequent as they cause your cervix to dilate. True labor contractions are too painful to talk through, and they may bring tears to your eyes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind out more about \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/what-does-labor-feel-like-moms-describe_10339941\"\u003ewhat contractions feel like\u003c/a\u003e according to moms.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll want to start timing your contractions \u0026ndash; how far apart they are and how long they last. (Time contractions starting from the beginning of one until the beginning of the next.) Your doctor or midwife probably gave you directions about \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/when-to-go-to-hospital-for-labor_40010222\"\u003ewhen to head to the hospital\u003c/a\u003e based on the timing of the contractions. If not, give them a call and ask.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBack pain or pelvic pressure\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may feel increased pressure in your pelvis as your baby continues to move down. Contractions can also cause a feeling of pressure, along with abdominal pain.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're having lower back pain along with contractions, it may signal that you're having \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/back-labor_1451580\"\u003eback labor\u003c/a\u003e. The pain from back labor continues between contractions, though it may get stronger during contractions.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack pain usually means that your baby's head is pressing against your lower back, though one theory suggests that the pain may be \"referred\" from your uterus to your lower back.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWater breaking\u003c/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen the fluid-filled amniotic sac surrounding your baby ruptures, fluid leaks from your vagina. This is called rupture of membranes. It may come out in a large gush or a small trickle, or anything in between.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabor usually follows soon after your water breaks \u0026ndash; regular contractions often start before this, but in some cases, the water breaks first.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your water breaks when you're full term but you're not in labor (not having contractions), it's called \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/leaking-amniotic-fluid-premature-rupture-of-membranes_40007984\"\u003epremature rupture of membranes\u003c/a\u003e (PROM).\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you don't start having contractions on your own within six to 24 hours of your water breaking, your provider will most likely recommend that \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/inducing-labor_173\"\u003elabor be induced\u003c/a\u003e. That's because your baby is more likely to get an infection without the amniotic sac's protection against germs. Most providers will offer you an immediate induction but give you the option to postpone if you want to give labor a chance to start on its own.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're leaking amniotic fluid before 37 weeks, it's called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), and it may mean your baby will need to be delivered \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055\"\u003eprematurely\u003c/a\u003e due to the increased risk of infection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegardless of contractions, if you're \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/group-b-streptococcus-screening_1647\"\u003egroup B strep\u003c/a\u003e positive you'll need to start on antibiotics as soon as your water breaks to prevent an infection in your baby.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhenever your water breaks, call your doctor or midwife. (Call them even if you think your water broke but aren't sure.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"signs-of-preterm-labor\"\u003eSigns of preterm labor\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you start having regular contractions that cause your cervix to begin to open before you reach 37 weeks of pregnancy, you're in \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055\"\u003epreterm labor\u003c/a\u003e. (It's also known as premature labor.)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt can be difficult to tell whether you're having preterm labor or not, because some of the symptoms (like Braxton Hicks and low back pain) may be things you've experienced throughout your pregnancy.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill, call your doctor or midwife right away if you're having any of the following symptoms before 37 weeks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore vaginal discharge than usual\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA change in the type of discharge \u0026ndash; if you're leaking watery fluid or your discharge becomes watery, mucus-like, or bloody (even if it's pink or just tinged with blood)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAny vaginal bleeding or spotting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbdominal pain, menstrual-like cramping, or six or more contractions in one hour (even if they don't hurt)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/lower-back-pain-during-pregnancy_9402\"\u003eLow back pain\u003c/a\u003e, especially if it's dull or rhythmic, or you didn't previously have back pain\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour water breaks, either in a gush or a trickle\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are \u0026ndash; or might be \u0026ndash; in preterm labor, your doctor or midwife may give you \u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/should-i-take-steroids-during-preterm-labor_5437\"\u003esteroids\u003c/a\u003e to help your baby's lungs mature and to protect their brain. You may also receive medicine to stop or slow early contractions. Getting these medications early can improve outcomes for your baby, so be sure to call if you think you may be in preterm labor.\u003c/p\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"braxton-hicks-vs-contractions\"\u003eBraxton Hicks vs contractions\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt can be hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and \"real\" contractions at first. Use this chart to help figure out whether you're in true labor or false labor (in other words, just having Braxton Hicks contractions).\u003c/p\u003e \u003ctable class=\"contentTable\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFalse labor contractions (Braxton Hicks)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue labor contractions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre irregular and don't get closer together over time\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eHappen at regular intervals and get closer together over time\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eVary in length and don't get longer over time (fewer than 30 seconds or up to 2 minutes each)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart to last longer with each contraction (about 30 to 70 seconds each)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre weak and don't get stronger with time (may be weak then strong, then weak again)\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow stronger and more painful with each contraction\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre felt at the front of the abdomen\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eMay start in the back and move to the front, or radiate down into the thighs\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffect of moving or resting\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractions stop when you change position, walk, or rest\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractions continue even when you change position, walk, or rest\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003cdiv data-transform=\"advertisement\" data-mobile-type=\"medrec\" data-desktop-type=\"medrec\"\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo matter how well informed you are about the signs of labor, it's normal to have a false alarm. Don't be embarrassed about calling your doctor or midwife \u0026ndash; or showing up at the hospital \u0026ndash; because you think you're in labor when you're not.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're assessed at the hospital and sent home because you're not in labor yet, your care team will give you specific instructions about changes to look for in the next few days or weeks and when to call or come back.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-transform=\"embeddedVideo\" data-video-id=\"flSZs8Kh\" data-video-artifact-id=\"10419522\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/pregnancy-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore_1622\"\u003ePregnancy symptoms you should never ignore\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/positions-for-labor-and-birth_10309507\"\u003eLabor positions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"/pregnancy/your-body/how-your-cervix-dilates-during-labor_40005940\"\u003eVideo: How your cervix dilates during labor\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e","noIndex":false,"seoCanonicalUrlMetatag":"","seoDescription":"","seoTitle":"Signs of labor: 8 early labor symptoms and how to recognize them","teaser":"Learn the early signs of labor, how to tell whether it's true labor or false labor, and what happens when labor starts.","title":"Recognizing the signs of labor","imgUrlMain":"https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2014/02/iStock_000023917518Medium_wide.jpg","imgUrlThumb":"https://assets.babycenter.com/ims/2014/02/iStock_000023917518Medium_4x3.jpg","sourcesPublic":"\u003cp\u003eACOG. 2021. 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