How Do You Detect Early Labor Signs?
Early labor signs may go unnoticed at first because they start off rather low-key before accelerating to active labor. However, by paying attention to your pregnant body, you can learn to recognize and interpret the signals your body sends to let you know you’re in early labor and a new baby is imminent. Here’s what you need to know to spot early labor signs. Learn the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions, also called “practice” contractions, and the real thing. Early labor contractions may feel similar to false labor at first, insofar as they are relatively painless for many women, but when it’s the real thing the contractions will progress, becoming longer, stronger and closer together over time. Early labor signs are marked by contractions that are felt both in the lower back and around the abdomen, while false labor is usually felt as a tightening just in the abdomen/ baby belly. Be aware of a a sudden burst of energy that is manifested as the mom-to-be cleans, organizes,
