False Labor: Symptoms & Signs (Prelabor, Braxton Hicks Contractions, Prodromal Labor, Latent Phase)

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Alternate Names : Prelabor, Braxton Hicks Contractions, Prodromal Labor, Latent Phase

Symptoms of false labor include:

contractions that are not regular and do not increase in frequency or severity

pain in the lower abdomen

contractions that go away when the woman walks or rests

fetal movements that intensify briefly with contractions

vaginal discharge, if any, that is a brownish color

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Author: Dr. Karen Wolfe, MBBS, MA
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/01/01

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