| Experiencing false labor pains is a very common | | | | Irregular contractions for example with intervals of ten |
| phenomenon among mothers as they approach the | | | | minutes, six minutes, two minutes etc. |
| due date. There is a significant change in the Braxton | | | | No progress seen over some time. |
| Hicks contractions, they start out as painless and | | | | Contractions concentrated around the lower abdomen. |
| infrequent and go on to being more rhythmic and | | | | Any change in position or any movement may stop or |
| stronger and sometimes even painful ones. This can | | | | slow down the contractions. |
| sometimes confuse you into thinking it to be the true | | | | No show of blood or membrane rupture. |
| labor stage, with you experiencing labor pains. But | | | | What To Do When You Feel Contractions? |
| actually this may be not be true labor. Though not | | | | False labor pains can make the labor stage a rather |
| every woman experiences false labor, so be in touch | | | | long process. Your sleep may be interrupted and you |
| with your gynecologist to clear any doubts regarding | | | | may get irritated and cranky. But you need all the rest |
| the symptoms of pain in pregnancy. | | | | you can get, as you are preparing for labor pains as |
| Knowing The Difference Between True Labor And | | | | will be more intense than what you are experiencing |
| False Labor | | | | now. Hot water baths, drinking hot liquids are known to |
| False labor pains come at irregular intervals in | | | | help. Also you may time your contractions and of |
| comparison to true labor contractions which are more | | | | course be in constant touch with your doctor. |
| regular, stronger and last for more than 30 seconds | | | | Even if you have monitored your contractions and |
| and go on up to 60 seconds. | | | | know the signs of pregnancy pain, you may not still be |
| In false labor the pains are concentrated around the | | | | able to know whether you are in the actual labor |
| lower abdomen. In true labor the pain starts in the | | | | stage or not. False labor pains are very common but |
| lower back going to your abdomen. | | | | vary for every woman. Some may not even get |
| False labor pains may go and come on their own | | | | them. It is very natural to have labor pains in pregnancy |
| when you change positions or when you move, with | | | | and you should be prepared for them. Try reading; get |
| true labor however the pain is persistent and continues | | | | as much information as you can about your labor |
| no matter what you do. | | | | stage, it will help you get through these false labor |
| Signs Of False Labor | | | | pains in no time. |