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    Here Come the Contractions: How to Time Early Labor

    Contractions are muscle contractions that tighten the top part of the uterus to push the baby downward into the birth canal during labor.

    They also help to thin the cervix, so that the baby can be delivered.

    Contractions are often described as waves, since they build to a peak and then ebb away.

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    • Contractions in labor frequently start in the back and move to the front. The abdomen can feel tight during a contraction.

    If this is the first time you are giving birth, you may worry that you are confusing Braxton-Hicks contractions (frequently experienced during the second and third trimester) with labor contractions.

    Signs that you are experiencing Braxton-Hicks contractions include:

    • pain coming and going without getting stronger and closer together
    • pain going away when you change position, drink water, or go to the bathroom

    Remember, true contractions typically last around 30 to 70 seconds, and should get more consistent, intense, and frequent as labor progresses.

    It’s important to remember that while contracti

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