Combining information from this site and this site,
"You may experience what is called false labour. This is when Braxton Hicks contractions come more rhythmically, perhaps every 10 to 20 minutes in late pregnancy (Murray and Hassall 2009:191). False labour can be hard to tell apart from early labour, particularly if the tightening of your uterus feels uncomfortable. "
True Labor vs. Braxton Hicks/False Labour
| Braxton Hicks/False Labour | True Labor |
| Contractions don't get closer together. | Contractions do get closer together. |
| Contractions don't get stronger. | Contractions do get stronger. |
| Contractions tend to be felt only in the front. | Contractions tend to be felt all over. |
| Contractions don't last longer. | Contractions do last longer. |
| Walking has no effect on the contractions. | Walking makes the contractions stronger. |
| Cervix doesn't change with contractions. | Cervix opens and thins with contractions. |
I am definitely having contractions or *something* that I'm only feeling in the front, don't last super long, happen in any position, and are not happening at regular intervals. However, there are periods of time where I'm having one every 10-20 minutes.
I'm thinking it's not gonna be long!
KAYLEE HAS ARRIVED! so happy for you and cannot wait to meet her!hope everything went smoothly and labor wasnt that long or bad! i love you both!
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