What defines true labor vs. false labor?
Ultimately, labor is defined as having regular contractions and showing cervical change. People get confused on this because they may be having regular contractions but there is no change to the cervix. False labor is characterized by contractions that may come and go with change in activity, discomfort felt in the front of the abdomen, and no cervical change. True labor is characterized by contractions coming at regular intervals and continues to come regardless of activity. The intensity of the contractions increases as along with their frequency and duration. Typically, they are felt in the lower back and radiate around to the front. Cervical change is made.
