Episode 18·Pregnancy·4:24
The False Alarm That Made Me Ready for the Real Thing
The surprising benefits of a practice run in labor.
The False Alarm That Made Me Ready for the Real Thing
The surprising benefits of a practice run in labor.
Hear the full episode in the app →Ever had a false labor alarm? It's not a wasted trip, it's your body's way of gearing up for the main event. Let's unpack how these dry runs prepare us for the real thing.
In this episode
Think a false alarm is just a hassle? It's actually one of the most valuable prep experiences you'll have before labor. In this Maternity Mini, we'll decode what's happening during a false alarm and how to differentiate it from the real deal.
Three ways to know if it's the real thing
- Change of Activity: If contractions stop when you change activities, it's likely a false alarm.
- Sensation Location: Real contractions often start in the back and wrap around.
- Post-Alarm Essentials: Use a false alarm to double-check your hospital bag.
- pregnancy
- labor
- Braxton Hicks
- false alarm
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