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    Apr 10, 2007, 12:35 PM
    Is their this kind off labor
    I want to know if a woman could into labor without her water bag breaking or without having contractions.
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    Apr 10, 2007, 12:47 PM
    I had Braxton-Hicks (sp?) contractions with both of my children. They are like warm up contractions where the belly gets real tight and releases on a regular schedule. They aren't as forceful and isn't considered labor (or so my OB said!).

    My water broke with my daughter but not my son.
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    Apr 10, 2007, 12:50 PM
    Yes, what Em said is VERY good.

    Labor can begin with the softening and dilation of the cervix.

    When you are in labor though, you KNOW it!!
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    Apr 10, 2007, 12:51 PM
    My mom said her water neverbroke with any of us and that when she went into labor, they had to break her water for her.
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    Apr 10, 2007, 12:52 PM
    That is very true Becca, with all 4 of mine, my water NEVER broke, but the contractions were so strong that I just KNEW I was in labor.
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