OD/DD Day:
-14
Your body is preparing for labor. There is an increase in hormones. The cervix is ripening and the baby is moving lower down in the uterus every day. Labor will begin with pains felt in the lower back and abdomen. These labor pains will not feel that different from Braxton Hicks contractions except for the fact that they will be stronger and usually last longer.
Tips for this week
You may be feeling nervous about every ache and pain in your body and are anxious about knowing when you are in labor. The more you learn about what is going on during this period, the more your nerves may ease up.
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