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Still growing. Still preparing. Still in there.
You’re slowing down, but don’t stop.
The difference between true labor and false contractions.
| Braxton Hicks (False Labor) Contractions | True Labor Contractions |
|---|---|
| Irregular and remain irregular | Regular intervals or regular pattern |
| Don't get closer together as time passes | Grow closer together over time |
| Often are weak and stay that way (might have stronger contractions followed by weaker ones) | Increase in strength/intensity over time |
| Stop when you rest, walk, or change positions | Keep coming no matter what you do |
| Vary in length and intensity | Usually last 30 to 90 seconds (shorter when they begin and get progressively longer and stronger) |
| Don't affect your cervix | Cause cervix to dilate (open) |
| Pain usually felt only in the front | Pain begins in back and moves to front. |
The home stretch!
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