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Labor Signs

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Signs of Labor

Probably every woman who tells you about her labor experience, tells you a different story.

www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/signsoflabor.html

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Upside: Describes several detailed signs of labor
Downside: No information on what to do next

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Six Signs You'll Soon Be in Labor

1. Lightening. You can breathe easy again. 2. Effacement. Your cervix ripens.

healthresources.caremark.com/topic/laborsigns

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Upside: Very specific signs of labor and advice
Downside: None

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Signs of Labor

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

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Upside: Very detailed information on signs of labor with good links
Downside: Article spans two pages

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Signs and Symptoms of Labor

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

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Upside: Very good article detailing stages of labor
Downside: Unclear article source

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Labor Signs Overview

The onset of labor is the most anticipated event of pregnancy.

www.emedicinehealth.com/labor_signs/article_em.htm

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Upside: Good detail on signs of labor
Downside: Article spans several pages with many ads

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Signs and symptoms of preterm labor

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

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Upside: Good Q&A on signs of pre-term labor
Downside: Many ads

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Forum: Pregnancy/Birth

Signs that labor may be imminent? I have a question that might sound a little silly, but is intense irritability and restlessness a sign that labor is imminent?

forums.about.com/dir-app/acx/ACDispatch.aspx?action=message&webtag=ab-pregnancy&msg=67883

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Upside: User postings on labor signs
Downside: Poor navigation and ability to easily find specific postings

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Labor.

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

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Upside: Detailed explanation on labor and preterm labor
Downside: Scroll down for labor information; small, light color font

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Labor Progress - Early Labor

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

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Upside: Information on understanding the early stages of labor
Downside: Basic site design

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Possible Signs of Labor

How to read the possible signs and symptoms of labor There are several possible that labor may be on its way including more frequent Braxton-Hicks contractions as well as more back pain.

childbirth---labour-delivery.suite101.com/article.cfm/possible_signs_of_labor

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Upside: Good article on reading the signs of labor
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