01/19/2026
As your body prepares for birth, it often gives gentle (and sometimes not-so-gentle) signals that labor is approaching. Knowing the signs can help you feel more confident and less anxious as the time draws near.
✨ Early signs labor may be near:
• Increased pelvic pressure
• Loose stools or nausea
• Stronger, more frequent Braxton Hicks
• A burst of energy (nesting)
• Loss of the mucus plug
✨ Signs labor may be starting:
• Regular contractions that become longer, stronger, and closer together
• Lower back pain or cramping that doesn’t ease with rest
• Bloody show
• Water breaking (a gush or slow trickle)
Every labor looks different. Some signs appear days before, others hours before—and some show up only once active labor has begun.
Trust your body, listen to your instincts, and reach out to your care team or doula when something feels different or uncertain. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
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