Sometimes called false labor, latent labor, and pre-labor, prodromal labor is the beginning of contractions, but it does not dilate your cervix. (momtricks.com)
He stopped at the beginning of each contraction, held my hands, said encouraging words and continued to fill the tub after each contraction. (thenurturingrootohio.com)
4) Contractions - A low aching sensation, or period like cramps coming and going, may be the beginning of contractions. (metrodetroitdoulaservices.com)