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NoDoctor's answer:
The main sign of labor is regular uterine contractions, and the speed of cervical dilation is closely related to the strength of the contractions. If regular and gradually increasing uterine contractions occur, lasting 30 seconds or more with intervals of 5 to 6 minutes, a sense of relief in the upper abdomen compared to before, a significant increase in appetite, easier breathing, and a small amount of vaginal bleeding—all are signs that labor is approaching.