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You'll start to feel strong contractions. That's when the muscles of your uterus tighten up to help push your baby out during birth.
Watch this video to learn what to do when your water breaks, how to know the difference between "false labor" and real labor, and when you should call your doctor.
False labor is contractions during pregnancy that do not mean you are ready to give birth.