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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.
Some people call this “prodromal labor” (prodromal means early signs). Others refer to it as “false labor.” But doctors avoid both terms because they consider them imprecise or misleading.
During labor, your chances of developing the infection decrease when you have fewer vaginal exams and don’t use internal fetal monitoring. If you display any of the above signs and symptoms ...