Symptoms of preterm labor can occur anytime before your 37th
week of pregnancy. Preterm labor contractions may or may not
feel different from normal labor contractions. In many cases, it
is hard to tell the difference between preterm contractions and
normal aches or baby movements. Talk with your doctor about the
signs of preterm labor. The signs and symptoms of preterm labor
include: - Contractions every 10 minutes or more - Watery
discharge from your vagina - Light vaginal spotting or bleeding
- Pressure on your pelvis that feels as if your baby is pushing
down - Low, dull backache - Menstrual-like cramps that come and
go - Abdominal cramps that may occur with diarrhea Call your
doctor if you experience any of these symptoms or any unusual
sensations. - Reviewer: Andrea Chisholm - Review Date: 09/2012 -
- Update Date: 00/93/2012 -