As you approach 40 weeks of pregnancy, you will probably spend a lot of time wondering, “When will labor start?” It can be frustrating to wait, especially if you go past your due date.
Depending on your medical history and your past experience with loss, your provider might recommend induction. But if you are low-risk and your baby is healthy, you will likely be responsible for determining when your baby is close to arriving. You may be thinking, “How can I tell when I’m in labor?” There are a couple definite ways to know and a few other signs that indicate labor is near. Read on for an explanation of the telltale signs of labor.