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[igenea]

How do I know when I'm in labored after I get my membrane stripped

[igenea]

But see that's what I'm scared of. Cause I have one child already but I didn't feel anything with him. I mean absolutely nothing. I went to the hospital cuz I was having trouble breathing n they told me I was 6 centimeters and asked did I feel any pain. I actually slept thru my whole labor no epidural or nothing so I'm scared I might not know when this one is coming

[loveof8]

You will know, as the previous person said the contractions are like bad period pains as soon as you feel them start timing them, and just breath through them.

[ShannyO]

In my experience I'd have to say you'll know when you're in labor, but I understand everyone is different. Contractions for me started like bad menstrual cramps with pain also in my back. They became extremely intense & eventually pain started down my thighs making it hard to walk & even breath through.
It wouldn't hurt to time anything you feel cause things can progress real quick.

[wayfunmommy]

Contractions aren't always painful until your water breaks. If you are feeling your uterus tighten and then relax at regular intervals, time them. Of they are 5 man apart and don't change when you change positions or drink water, it could be labor.