Signs of early labor Dilation. One of the early signs of labor is called dilation, which is when your cervix stretches to make room for the baby, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Early signs of labor include your baby dropping, losing your mucus plug, and experiencing stronger Braxton Hicks contractions – though all of that can happen weeks before actual labor starts.

Whether you are just starting to think about getting pregnant or you are already expecting, there are many questions, worries ...