What Are The Signs Of Labor?

Baby Drops

One key sign the body is preparing to go into labor is the feeling the baby has dropped. Not only will women feel this in their belly, but there will be such a physical shift that it may be noticeable to others as well. The woman's stomach will look like it's lower. Baby dropping is also called 'lightening.' This phenomenon occurs when the unborn baby goes through a literal 'drop' from the belly into the pelvis. The baby is then engaged with the pubic bones rather than nesting above everything. As soon as the baby drops, it's a sign it's time for the baby to exit the womb. This isn't always a sign labor is immediately around the corner though. Some women even experience this several weeks before the actual beginning of labor. For others, though, the dropping happens just hours before the start of labor. Some women also don't feel the drop until after other signs of labor start.

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