Labor contractions, by comparison, might feel like pressure: In your lower back In your pelvis That starts ... true labor involves signs you won't experience with Braxton Hicks.

Signs that labor is approaching include consistent contractions, back pain, or the loss of the mucus plug. When contractions ...

Notice any of these 5 signs? If so, labor is on the way. First, have you heard of "nesting?" It's when you get this surge of energy that makes you want to cook, clean, and reorganize your home.