20/11/2025
**“Is this labour… or just baby playing tricks on me?” 🤰🏻💭**
Sometimes your belly tightens or feels uncomfortable — but not every pain means labour has started.
💡Here’s how to tell the difference:
✨ If lying on your side or resting makes the pain go away → it’s likely just muscle strain or baby pressing around.
🔥 But if the pain keeps coming back, gets stronger, and closer together → that’s a real contraction.
⏱ If you’re past 37 weeks, just time your contractions — when they’re about 5 minutes apart, it’s go-time!
🚨 But if you’re under 37 weeks and the pain doesn’t stop (or you notice bleeding or water leakage), get checked immediately.
Every pregnancy feels different, but remember — you’re doing amazing. 💕
Breathe, rest, and when in doubt, trust your instincts (and your doctor).
