True Labor vs. False Labor
When am I actually in labor?
True Labor
• Contractions continue to get stronger whether you are active or not.
• Contractions get progressively more uncomfortable. You cannot walk or talk through them.
• Your water may break.
• If your water breaks come to labor and delivery.
• Movement makes your contractions become longer, harder and stronger.
False Labor
• Contractions depend on activity. They may increase with walking and decrease with rest.
• Contractions may be uncomfortable.
• If your water breaks come to labor and delivery.
• Your cervix will not change. This must be evaluated by medical staff.
• Movement makes your contractions less painful.