True Labour False Labour

Here r a list of things that would indicate whether u r in labour or not. Sorry couldn't put the table in a better way in the message.

Hope u find it useful.

Simmi

True:
Contractions are regular and follow a predictable pattern (such as every eight minutes).

False:
Contractions are irregular and unpredictable, occurring, for example, in intervals of ten minutes, then six minutes, two minutes, eight minutes, etc.

True:
You experience three types of progression: Contractions become
a) progressively closer,
b) progressively longer, and
c) progressively stronger.

False:
No progression is seen over time.

True:
Each contraction is felt starting in the low back and then radiating around to the front, low in the groin.

False:
Contractions are felt as a generalized abdominal tightening.

True:
A change in activity or position will not slow down or stop contractions.

False:
A change in activity or position may cause contractions to slow down or stop.

True:
There may be bloody show.

False:
There is usually no bloody show.

True:
Membranes may rupture. (water break)

False:
Membranes will not rupture.

True:
Your doctor will notice cervical changes, such as ripening (softening), effacement (thinning), or dilation.

False:
No cervical changes occur.
hetal replied. hi simmi

u r right, this all are some of the contraction, but every case is diff. so some time if u can`nt feel that than also it may be contraction but the contraction some time u feel like u want to go for toilet again and again but it`s not happen. some time lose motion before start contraction so if u feel any thing diff. than usual do not wait for any simtums go to the doctor
Avi replied. I think I felt some false contractions last night... I woke up in pain in the middle of the night.. my stomach got really tight too... I did what my child birth instructor asked us do (went to the restroom , drank water and walked around a bit) and it went away..
This info really helps.. thank you so much...
Also, I was told that the water breaking and the us losing the mucous plug might happen over a few days rather than they being a gush of blood& mucous or water......So I sure am worried that I might not recognize them.....