Nobody talks about the mindgame that is prodromal labor. It’s having contractions and signs of labor without actually being in labor. This has been happening since 37 weeks, so over a month now. I experience uncomfortable pain every day, thinking I might be going into labor, but I haven’t. Now, for someone trying for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), this been just such an emotional roller coaster of me trying not to give my hope up for something, but yet also trying to stay optimistic. I b

What do contractions feel like?

♦️BRAXTON HICKS VS. LABOR CONTRACTIONS ♦️Both are a contraction or tightening of the uterus which is a muscle.♦️Braxton Hicks contractions are toning of the uterus or thirsty muscle. They last under 30 seconds, may or may not have discomfort and can be all over the belly or localized to an area of the belly. No pattern to them and usually happens randomly. Dehydration is the most common reason for these contractions but not limited to this reason.♦️Labor contractions are the body warming up and