You might have a clear, pink, or even red glob or discharge in your underwear, or notice it when you wipe after using the toilet.Īt this point in early labor you might feel achy and a little uncomfortable, but it’s too soon to go the hospital. This is a completely normal part of birth. This is because they’re trying to move down head first (hopefully) into the birth canal.Īs your birth canal opens the mucus plug to your cervix may pop out. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), early labor is the period of time when your cervix dilates up to 6 centimeters.ĭuring this phase, you might also feel your little one move around and kick more than they usually do, or feel additional pressure of the baby “dropping” into place. This lets your cervix (the opening to the womb) open and soften. The contractions might feel regular or come and go. During early labor you’ll start feeling contractions that aren’t too strong.
It helps your baby get into place for birth. Early laborĮarly labor (also known as the latent phase of labor) is usually still some time away from the actual birth. Labor normally has two parts: early labor and active labor. Your process will be different from a friend’s and even from your other pregnancies. Usually, the signs of labor are much more subtle and gradual. But it’s important to note that - in real life - only about 10 percent of women experience their water breaking. On screen, labor comes on as a big surprise when the character’s water breaks.
For most women, labor starts much differently than in the movies.
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