True Labor
- Contraction will tighten entire uterus
- Contractions will become longer in duration
- Contractions become closer together
- Contractions come in regular intervals
- Contractions don’t with position change
- Walking may make contractions stronger
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False (Pre-Labor)
- Contractions may only tighten portions of the uterus
- Contractions are usually short in duration (15-45 sec)
- Contractions don’t get closer together
- Contractions usually don’t get stronger in intensity
- Contractions come in irregular intervals
- Contractions stop with position change
- Walking usually won’t make contractions stronger
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