Six signs of pre-term labor

• Published: 8/31/2015

Babies born too early can have serious health problems. Some signs that you may be going into early labor include:

• Contractions (your stomach tightens) every 10 minutes or more often.
• Lower back pain. 
• Cramps that feel like your period.
• Stomach cramps with or without diarrhea. 
• The feeling that your baby is pushing down. 
• Vaginal bleeding. 

Call your doctor or go to the hospital right away if you think you are having pre-term labor. You can also call Parkland’s Nurse Line 24 hours a day at 214.266.8777 for questions about your pregnancy.