Labor contractions are your body’s means of pushing your baby down the birth canal and into the world. Learn what contractions feel like and other must-knows.

May 6, 2025 · Early signs of labor include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and experiencing stronger Braxton Hicks contractions – though all of that can happen weeks …

Aug 9, 2018 · Contractions may feel like waves that radiate throughout your core. You may also feel a cramp-like sensation, pelvic pressure, a dull backache, or your belly become hard.

Aug 8, 2024 · Contractions are the rhythmic tightening and relaxing of the muscles in your uterus. Healthcare providers sometimes call them surges. Contractions are similar to how you can …

Apr 24, 2025 · “Contractions often feel like a tightening or firming of the uterus that comes and goes in waves.” You’ll be able to tell if it’s contractions because they’ll become more regular …

Jun 26, 2023 · "The real [contractions] feel like menstrual cramps—it's a crampy sensation that gets progressively worse and worse," says Paul du Treil, MD, director of maternal and child …

Oct 28, 2024 · What do contractions feel like, and where can you feel them in your body? Here’s everything you need to know.

Sep 23, 2024 · While they can feel very intense and powerful, the good news is that contractions come and go like a wave. They begin, build up in intensity until they peak and then fade away …

Labor contractions, popularly known as contractions, refer to the tightening of a pregnant woman's uterus (womb). Contractions feel like a gradual tightening of the abdominal muscles that …

Mar 27, 2025 · Labor contractions can feel like discomfort or a dull ache in the lower back, a tightening sensation across the abdomen, and pelvic pressure. 1. Not everyone experiences …