Articles of category "Labor"

There are a lot of signs of labor. The most common are labor contractions that get stronger, longer and close together. It is necessary to pay attention to the so-called bloody show or mucus plug which can come either at once or in the course of some days. When the water breaks, the labor is going to start soon. If it does not begin, some measures to protect the baby from an infection should be taken.

There are several false labor signs which are rather common with women who have the first labor experience. False labor is easier to diagnose with women who have a second or third labor experience. Sometimes it is rather difficult to define whether the labor is true or false. The partner should take some records for it. If you are still in doubt you may call your doctor.