Is This an Emergency?

Common myths about labor emergencies

Common myths about labor emergencies

Myth: Every contraction means active labor has started Contractions are a central feature of labor, but a contraction alone does not establish that active labor is underway. Braxton Hicks contractions, sometimes called practice contractions, may occur before true labor. They can be uncomfortable, irregular, and variable in intensity. Early labor contractions may also remain relatively […]