What is prodromal labor?

Learn what prodromal labor is, how to spot it, AND what to do about it.

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What is prodromal labor?

Learn what prodromal labor is, how to spot it, AND what to do about it.

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Prodromal labor is a type of "pre-labor" with timetable contractions.

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Prodromal labor contractions can't be ignored.

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Prodromal labor contractions don't get longer, stronger, and closer together.

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Prodromal labor can continue for many days.

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