Patient's question:
I have a particularly itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? What are the signs of labor?Doctor's answer:
A few days or weeks before delivery, you may feel contractions in your uterus, somewhat similar to abdominal pain during your period. This is the body's "preview" for labor! These warm-up contractions are commonly referred to as false labor pains, which are usually brief and not very uncomfortable. True labor contractions, on the other hand, become more frequent and increasingly painful. However, sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between them, and an internal examination is necessary to determine.