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Probably every woman who tells you about her labor experience, tells you a different story.
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/signsoflabor.html
Upside: Describes several detailed signs of labor
Downside: No information on what to do next
1. Lightening. You can breathe easy again. 2. Effacement. Your cervix ripens.
healthresources.caremark.com/topic/laborsigns
Upside: Very specific signs of labor and advice
Downside: None
At times, it can be difficult to distinguish the difference between the signs of prelabor and the early signs of labor ("true" labor).
pregnancy.emedtv.com/labor/signs-of-labor.html
Upside: Very detailed information on signs of labor with good links
Downside: Article spans two pages
Most pregnancies generally last between 37-42 weeks. (Your due date is calculated as 40 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period.) Labor contractions signal the beginning of ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_16047.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on labor and preterm labor
Downside: Scroll down for labor information; small, light color font
The process of childbirth can be divided into three distinct stages. Understanding the signs and stages of childbirth will help you be prepared and have a healthy birthing experience.
health.howstuffworks.com/10002-childbirth-signs-and-symptoms-of-labor.htm
Upside: Very good article detailing stages of labor
Downside: Unclear article source
Labor is a natural process. Here's what to expect during the three stages of labor — and how to promote comfort as labor progresses.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/stages-of-labor/PR00106
Upside: Good overview on the various stages of labor and detecting early labor
Downside: None
I am in my 35th week of pregnancy and I lost my mucous plug five days ago. I went to the doctor for a check up and was informed that my cervix was still closed. My membranes have not ruptured. I have ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,midwife_3p7x,00.html
Upside: Q&A on losing mucus plug during 35th week of pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth; busy page
The onset of labor is the most anticipated event of pregnancy.
www.emedicinehealth.com/labor_signs/article_em.htm
Upside: Good detail on signs of labor
Downside: Article spans several pages with many ads
After a few hours, days or weeks of pre-labor contractions, your body will begin to have rhythmic contractions that seem "different" to you. After a few hours you may realize that the contractions ...
www.birthingnaturally.net/birth/progress/earlylabor.html
Upside: Information on understanding the early stages of labor
Downside: Basic site design
I am 23 weeks pregnant and I worry a lot about going into labor before the time is right. Can you please tell me all the signs of preterm labor?
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pcomplications/0,,midwife_4743,00.html
Upside: Good Q&A on signs of pre-term labor
Downside: Many ads