Signs of Labor

It’s important to know the telltale signs that you are entering labor. Especially for first-time mothers, it can be difficult to know the difference between false alarms and “the real thing.” Here are signs that indicate you may be going into labor:

• Five minutes or less between contractions that last 60 seconds or longer
• Leakage of fluid
• Decrease in fetal movement
• Bleeding bright red
• Tightening of your stomach that takes your breath away