You will know when you are in labor. Cats tend to nuzzle up when a woman is pregnant. I know I have a few and they wouldn’t leave me alone. Anyways every single pregnancy is different every labor is different. For instance: 1,2,3 were just a few hours… 4, 5/6, were way too quick 4 was already crowning in the car, 5/6 they were within 2-10 in 15 minutes of labor but because not placed in the womb correctly had to have an emergency C-section, 7 was 5 days of hell for a vbac
U may or may not know when your in labour. Honestly the only way to be sure is if your water breaks or you go and get checked by your doctor. Honestly with my first son i had silent labour and didnt feel any pain. My braxton hicks were my contractions so all i had was tightening of the stomach until my water broke. Even then i felt nothing.my second my contractions were so painful and so fast that he slid out of me after two hours and im going on my third in a few months… it varies for every person and every pregnancy.
I went into labor 3 weeks early with my 4th and my cat got real clingy the last month of my pregnancy. They can hear the heart beat and it comforts them like when they were in the belly.
You’ll know contractions when you feel them. I was worried I wouldn’t know when I was in labor too but oh boy I felt every contraction! It’ll be like cramps but more of a tightening feeling (I’m not sure how else to describe it). A good indication is if you lose your mucus plug.
As far as the cat goes, possibly. My dog used to lay her head on my stomach but that was about a month before I went into labor. And my mom said nesting is a sign of going into labor soon but I started doing that my first trimester
For me (I have bad period cramps) Braxton Hicks felt like I was about to start my period. Real contractions felt like my body was serious about having the baby now. There was a huge difference for me.
Cats are protective. I know there’s been a lot of stories about them but they’re very protective. Contractions feel like really bad period cramps and just keep getting worse.
Everyone is different for me I didn’t have any signs of labour until I was in actual labour. My contractions just started very suddenly you’ll know they’re contractions very intense pains all over your stomach that go then come back. With my first & second I waited at least 20mins to make sure they were contractions before waking my partner 
but signs are loosing your mucus plug, nesting (cleaning your house top to bottom) organization. Sloppy poos. And yes they say animals/children know.
I was induced with my 1st but with my 2nd when labour stared I couldn’t even sit down it was too painful and sharp I couldnt sit down and read a book to our son before bed and it slowly started getting worse in my back and top of my belly down, I kept pacing around and the only relief I got to be able to sit down was sitting on the toilet and for 2 days just kept getting worse and worse to the point I couldn’t walk between contractions and looking back I probably should have got a wheelchair when I got to the hospital instead of trying to make it upstairs
Weirdly enough I’ve noticed my ragdoll is really really clingy lately won’t leave my side and all and meows for me all the time it’s weird as anything I’m 34 weeks now
I have been having issues with my heart where my pulse goes pretty high and I’ve kinda put two and two together when they start he Instantly comes and sits on me I guess to keep me calm and what not
Your doctor or whatever medical provider you are seeing should have given you signs and symptoms to be aware of.
I didn’t really have any early signs or labour. Maybe a clear out and a tiny streak of blood in discharge but that also happened 3 weeks before labour as well as 12 hours before. I literally woke up in a active labour 
If you were in true labor, you would know. Takes your breath away
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My animals flocked around me.my whole pregnancy, it’s what animals do. And you will fell some contractions early in the last trimester. That’s your body preparing it’s self for labor. Real.labor pains are 5 x more intense than those. They hurt enough to.make you want someone to stick an 8 inch needle in your spine to numb that pain.
Best way for to describe early labor was if someone had a robe around my belly and randomly tightened it then released it. Hard to really put it in to words and most times I didn’t really know if I was in labor or not lol
My first, I had him at 37 weeks and I woke up to my water breaking so I went to the hospital and was in obvious labor lol
My daughter was induced. However, a few days before I felt -horrible- pains like I was in labor and it turns out I had a kidney stone and a really bad UTI.
Could be possible your cat knows or your cat is just being clingy. My animals didn’t a rip with either of my kids lol so I’m no help with that.
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Critters always know. I have a “nanny” dog as we call him. He loves all the babies. I didn’t have stomach cramps, but I did have back labor. I timed them until they were 4 minutes apart. I was in labor for 15 hours with no pain meds but then the babies heart stopped beating so I had an immediate emergency c. Good luck momma, you will do great! Have a safe delivery and healthy baby!
Like you’re gonna poop. Pressure like you’re gonna drop a good one
You’ll know when your in labour and having contractions
Contractions feel just like period cramps, they progressively get more intense
I had contractions at 34 weeks and a planned c section.
I had to go hospital every 2 days to keep an eye on them
Contractions feel like God has put his hand up your hoo haw and is slowly ripping your insides out. Then he stops for a bit before continuing.
It could be something called “braxton hicks” which is like a false labour that is kinda getting you prepared for the real thing soon coming up, the cat just probably knows there’s a heartbeat and wants to be protective
When you have a contraction you’ll KNOW. It’s not like anything you’ve ever felt before.
My contractions felt like tightening in my lower belly and lower back pains also
You’ll know if it’s a contraction.
If it gets more painful if it doesn’t most likely practice labour
Contractions feel like severe period cramps however some have labor in there back which will be severe lower back pain
Animals know
Contractions are different for everyone
For me it felt a little electricity shock nothing painful but everything tightened up like muscle spasms but it was my entire mid section
Felt weird!
I had a c section so I don’t think I had full force contractions
My friend. Same thing. Its normal when you have a cat. They re watching over you.
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Your cat knows & just protecting you. And trust me you will know when you are in labor. The lower back is just so wonderful
It feels like you are going to take the worst shit in ypur life. And usually in the last stages of labor & as you are bearing down to deliver your beautiful baby, you will poop 
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My cats have slept near my belly since before I was pregnant - true contractions feel like your tummy tightening. Braxton Hicks does not mean that you were going to have your baby early. It is your body preparing.
Animals are attracted the pregnant women I feel. It doesn’t mean labor is coming right away. I can’t help too much as I only feel contractions in my back and after my water is broken.
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My cat was the same way I went into labor with my twins within 2 weeks
My cat was always with me during my second. I had preterm labor from 27 weeks till I was induced at 39+6 weeks
Sorry I’ve no pets🙈 but I’ve had 5 babies, 1st child waters went which was ideal I knew I was in labour… 2nd child induced…3rd child thought was braxton hicks but then had upset tummy followed by contractions every 40 mins…born 5 hours later… Other 2 both induced, I think you just get that instinct its different and you feel different xx
My dog has started doing this ( I’m 33 weeks Monday). It’s normal. For me contractions feel like the worst gas ever.
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Contractions can feel like something is squeezing your back or in the front. They can be painless, mild, to seriously uncomfortable. Braxton Hicks can be uncomfortable (not always) but they come and go and there’s really no rhythm or timing to them. I had lower back contractions that were annoying, decided to get checked in case, and they ended up giving me something to make them stop because it was too early. Id say when in doubt, get checked out!
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Honestly with both my kids my contractions were different, my first I knew instantly what the pain was and I was leaking fluid (my water) with my second I started contractions through out the night, pushed the pain aside and continued my day until my water broke while I was out with my 3 year old. Even then I still didnt feel like they were contractions and could deal with the pain… honestly I feel like you will know, if your not sure always worth calling your doctor and seeing them 
My cats were the same way came around alot more towards the end of the pregnancy but it seemed like they just knew what was gonna happen and wanted to soak up some extra love 
Honestly my contractions felt like my period cramps ×10
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Early Labor contractions usually start from the back and move to the front feeling almost like a twinge or menstrual cramps. It may also feel like baby is balling up. If they are continuous and don’t stop with hydration, warm bath etc then I would call your provider because you are still very preterm. Good luck with your baby to be.
I can only tell you kimda like abdominal cramps. I was in labor and had no ideal since idk what period cramps are … its also like a wave kinda feeling if that makes sence. If you have any concerns call dr asap.
The night I had my son my dog watched me like a hawk. They can sense when your close.
Currently 35 weeks with third baby went into preterm labor this week but then it stopped by its self. Braxton Hicks contractions are a little more painful then period cramps. If it starts feeling like a wave of pain that comes more often and become more painful probably the real deal. Unless your water breaks dont worry unless contractions are coming 5 mins apart. Good luck, hope this helps
Oh baby girl when you have a contraction you will know. They are hard to explain other than a big squeeze of your belly. Since your fist baby came early your second one may also as a friend of mine had all three of her children early. Have fun, enjoy, and congratulations!
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I have 3 cats. 2 male and a female. She hates me because I take away daddys attention. She would kneed on my belly starting at about 33weeks. Kneed and purr and lay and sleep. Sometimes she would kneed and purr and my daughter would kick, then my cat would rub on the spot and purr louder. That happened from 33weeks to 36.5 weeks. The day she stopped doing it was the day before my daughter was born.
Ps… you would think she loves my daughter… but nope… hates her too 
Part 2… I have an extremely high pain tolerance. I didnt have an epidural so I felt everything. I only went to the hospital because my water broke and I was 8.5cm at that time. Didnt feel anything… I didnt feel a contraction until I was 10cm for 30 min… then they were strong but not take your breath away strong. They came for a min and a half then I got a 40 second break, then another min and a half until my Dr came. I was waiting for my dr so I was 10cm for 1hr 45 min. I really cant be of much help with this one. My period cramps are worse than my contractions were. 
Good Luck!
You will know when you contract and honestly it’s better to wait until your water breaks so your not in hospital waiting foreverrrrr
When pain is so unbearable you can’t breathe or stand up. Time to consider a doctor
I only have pains in my butt I was in labour for 2 days and didn’t know it, with my first my labour was all belly and I just knew. This one, I was 36 weeks and my water broke exactly in my 36th week after two days of butt pain.
Sometimes I think the questions on here are fake. It’s always something weird
Not sure this will help but here’s a cute pic of my mama hens lol I was only 26 weeks on this picture. Not sure it means anything but that they like the heat… as for labour pains didn’t feel any with my 1st got an epidural right before my water broke. Only started getting cramps after giving birth. They said that contractions feel like period cramps… Atleast, for this baby will know what cramps feel like 
best wishes to you and your family! Congratulations! 
I’m not sure what signs of labor are since I have been induced early in each of my pregnancies but from what I’ve read it’s regular contractions 7 minutes or less apart that can start in the low back to the front low abdomen, urge to push, leaking fluid or a gush of fluid.
My cats always snuggled close by as I got closer to my due date (probably started the beginning of the 3rd trimester) or anytime I’m sick. I think Animals can just sense changes and want to comfort us.
My dog knew when I went into labor. We had put a gate up to keep our room clean and he sat there and stared at me until we let him in. Had baby the next day
I didnt feel contractions with my son even when I was in labor your stomach will get hard though
I had no idea I was in labor went for my induction and was having contractions I honestly didn’t feel a thing until the foley bulb was placed
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I would call your Dr or go to the hospital just to get checked.
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Sounds like Braxton hicks. You could still carry to full term. Just double check with your midwife/Dr
I’m curious to know as well! I’ve had the same and I’m 34 weeks tomorrow 
When that feelin doesnt go away and the tightening gets stronger and closer together thats labor. Call dr when those contractions are 10 min apart.
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Braxton Hicks contractions
Braxton Hicks is 6 contractions and under an hr
Braxton hicks most likely.
I would call whomever is your primary care. I had Braxton Hicks at 33 weeks and had my son 2 days after it started.
If you can talk through the contractions it’s usually Braxton Hicks…
try laying on your side, take a long bath or shower and drink a full glass of water they should go away
That was virtually the only before my placental abruption. I had some low pain. Then vomitting and diarrhea, and then I passed out. Get checked for anything abnormal. Because mine wasn’t an obvious sign that something was wrong, but it was
Time it - most likely Braxton hicks which is practice contractions, if contractions (tightenings) get quicker (less time apart) then potentially labour
Could be Braxton hicks… call your doctor.
With the diarrhoea it does kind of sound like it’s not far off, your body does usually clean itself out when preparing (for some people anyways) but when they say you’ll know then you will know if it’s true labour.
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Wow I’d definitely get checked out for sure…
Just get checked, people always say braxton hicks and they said the same to me. Didn’t believe I was in labour. Had my daughter at 33 weeks with no time for pain relief.
Braxton Hicks my love, chill and take it easy! I got them at 6 months (scared me to death) then they went away once her head flipped downwards.
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Yes. Call your OB on Monday, and see if they’ll start doing an NST every week, sometimes twice a week.
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Sounds like Braxton, but like stated call your doctor I’m sure he/she will want to check to see if you are dilated. Exciting time, congratulations!
Yes it most definitely is, my labours were all similar to this. I’d call your maternity ward and go in for a check up.
No but it’s probably your body preparing for labor I had that the last month and a half of pregnancy. But everyone is different
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Braxtons Hicks seem to me not diarrhea I have not a clue contact your ob in the mean time stay hydrated
Sooooo for me I didn’t feel none of that front pain my labor was back labor felt like bad lower back pains and then pressure (head coming in)
Sounds like Braxton Hicks 
false labor but it’s all to prep your body…real labor pains are much more intense
I’ve heard diarrhea is a sign labor can start soon. Real contractions tend to start in the lower back around to the front & are painful. Braxton Hicks tends to be the front of the belly tightening or in one spot or on one side & uncomfortable but shouldn’t be painful
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I had this and gave birth at 37 weeks bearing in mind he was my Forth child so very common too deliver slightly early if it’s your 2nd or more baby, keep hydrated has I was having pains with my 3rd that felt like labour but they gave me fluids through a drip and the pain stopped but I was In the process of being induced shortly after due to other reason I would definitely drink alot of fluids try apple and pineapple juice x
Im currently 40 weeks, had hot flushes, diarrhea and intermittent cramping at 37 weeks but shes still in there.
Best to seek medical advice first thing …I wish you all the best x
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Make sure you are well hydrated, and call your doctor just to be safe.
I’ve had this for around a week, I’m 38 weeks and nothing 
Not in all cases but I had this followed by bleeding then had my boy in the evening at 34 weeks . Defiantly ring your maternity unit. Who check you and your baby. Xx
From experience (not saying it will happen to you) I had that at 29 weeks thought the belly cramps and diarrhoea was a bug went into labour over night had him spent 8 weeks on neonatal so ring hospital better be safe than sorry x
You need to be seeing your doctor/midwife, not asking here!
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Iv been the same and I’m 34wks feel like my period is about to arrive 
I’m getting induced the 25th at 37wks if he doesn’t come sooner! Make sure your drinking lots of water that usually is reason why I get lots of Braxton hicks if I don’t drink enough x
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Diarrhea can give you bad cramps, but You should definitely go see your doctor to get checked.
You’d know if it was Labour as it would be very regular and pain would increase rapidly too. Probably just the hicks. I had these with all 3 pregnancies from around 30 weeks pregnant. All 3 were past their due dates, had sweeps and was eventually induced with 1 pregnancy.
Diarrhea could be causing the “contractions” as well. Something besides labor could be going on. Too many what if’s. Call your doctor.
It could be Braxton Hicks brought on by dehydration.
At 33 weeks you don’t want labor to be soon, call your doctor and see what they say.
Yep sounds like Braxton Hicks to me
Like someone else posted if you get more than six in an hour you need to go to the ob department and get checked just to be on the safe side
Braxton hicks! Don’t be alarmed! It happens.
no. there Braxton hicks
No joke i pooped my brains out before labor with both my girls:unamused:
then ended up in labor after.
Drink lots of water, lay on your left side and if it stops you’re good… if hasn’t stopped within 30min or so, you need to go to dr
When in doubt, check it out. I didn’t get ANY contractions or anything before my son was born. I was at work and my water broke. It wasn’t until about 4 hours after my water broke that I actually went into labor. So just go in and they will tell you.