April 4 -- (HealthDay News) -- Many women mistake the irregular contractions of the uterus that constitute "false labor" as the real deal. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...

I was due on Aug. 22, 1983. I went into labor that day and went to St. Joseph’s. Turned out to be false labor. An ultrasound was done confirming my “son” was doing great but I was sent home to wait ...

A blood test may be able to discern false labor from the real thing, an international team of researchers reports May 14 in PLOS ONE. False labor is marked by preterm contractions that stop short of ...

A simple rule for when to go to the hospital for labor is the 5-1-1 rule for timing contractions. That said, it’s not always easy to recognize labor. Share on Pinterest Let’s hope you have a timer ...

A woman who had been told that her pains were false labor pains gave birth in the driveway of her home. Charryse Brooks, 25, had gone to a hospital about 2 a.m. Sunday because she thought she might be ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It turned out it wasn't false labor after all for a local woman. She realized her baby was about to born right where she was: At home! Video shows little 4-day-old Jahkiye ...

Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Britney Spears reportedly went into false labor on July 15th. According to In Touch Weekly magazine, Britney checked herself into the hospital because she believed she was in early labor. Turns out, ...

Aug. 8 -- (HealthDay News) -- You should speak with your doctor if you're concerned about the possibility that you've gone into labor, or whether you're experiencing a false alarm called "false labor, ...