Contractions as signs of labor
December 29, 2011 – 3:12 pmThe way a contraction feels is different for each woman and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. From the onset of progressing signs of labor contractions until the cervix is completely dilated, is almost always the longest. It usually starts slowly and then speeds up when the dilation of the cervix reaches about 4 to 5 centimeters (full dilation is 10 centimeters).
How much you see depends on how quickly these changes occur. You might only notice an increase in discharge or you may find the whole “plug” at once during a trip to the bathroom. Time to labor? Weeks to hours.
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