When you think you are in true labor, start timing your contractions. To do this, write down the time each contraction starts and stops or have someone do it for you. The time between contractions includes the length or duration of the contraction and the minutes in between the contractions (called the interval).
http://www.webmd.com/baby/labor-signs
Braxton Hicks contractions can be described as a tightening in the abdomen that comes and goes. These contractions do not get closer together, do not increase with walking, do not increase in duration, and do not feel stronger over time as they do when you are in true labor.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/labor-signs
Each labour/birth is different & contractions can be felt in a number of ways. You can get shooting pains which usually start from your lower back & progress across your bump & down into your thighs. You can also get dull period like pain which grows in intensity as labour progresses.
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Where do you feel contractions. Hi ya, I was just wondering where abouts you feel contractions in early labour. Do you feel them at the top of you tummy, bottom of your tummy, lower back or low down in between your legs? I've been having twinges in between my legs, but feels more like my bladder is being affected. Thanks Gill.
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Usually starts in the back and moves to the front. Usually, false labor contractions are less regular and not as strong as true labor. Sometimes the only way to tell the difference is by having a vaginal exam to look for changes in your cervix that signal the onset of labor. One good way to tell the difference is to time the contractions. Note how long it is from the start of one contraction to the start of the next one. Keep a record for an hour. It may be hard to time labor pains accurately if the contractions are slight.
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/How-to-Tell-When-Labor-Begins
Between contractions, the uterus relaxes and the abdomen becomes soft. The way a contraction feels is different for each woman, and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. But labor contractions usually cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/labor-signs
Your uterus may contract off and on before true labor begins. These irregular contractions are called false labor or Braxton Hicks contractions. They are normal but can be painful at times. You might notice them more at the end of the day.
http://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/How-to-Tell-When-Labor-Begins
hi. i had my 5th baby 22 weeks ago and all of my labours have been totally different. but with my first i had low back ache for 2 days before my waters broke at 4 days past his due date. it is very different for most women but i think that most women can say that they have had low back ache in unknown early labour.
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The contractions become more regular until they are less than 5 minutes apart. Active labor (the time you should come into the hospital) is usually characterized by strong contractions that last 45 to 60 seconds and occur three to four minutes apart.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/labor-signs
Unlike false labor contractions or Braxton Hicks contractions, true labor contractions do not stop when you change your position or relax. Although the contractions may be uncomfortable, you will be able to relax in between contractions.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/labor-signs
where do you feel contractions
The way a contraction feels is different for each woman, and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next.