There is a huge difference between true labor (labor prior to delivery) and false labor (uterine contractions). Here is a list of the differences between the two:
Characteristic of Uterine Contractions
True Labor: Regular Intervals
False Labor: Irregular Intervals
Contraction Time
True Labor: Interval shortens gradually
False Labor: Long, may disappear
Intensity
True Labor: Increases gradually
False Labor: Unchanged intensity
Radiation on Pain
True Labor: Back and Abdomen
False Labor: Chiefly in the lower abdomen
Cervix Dilatation
True Labor: Cervix Dilates
False Labor: Cervix does not dilate
Effect of Sedation
True Labor: It does not alleviate the discomfort
False Labor: Relief of Discomfort
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