Braxton Hicks. Early Labor..Active Labor...Transitional

I would not usually post something like this but it really irrates me when ppl think they know what they are talking about when theydon't..Just b/c you have a crap ton of kids, it doesn't make you the KNOW ALL on birthing! READ A BOOK!
I KNOW i am not having braxton hicks contractions, but thanks for telling me that's what they are.

Braxton hicks~ usually painless contractions that prepare your uterus for the real deal...can get painful later on in pregnancy...

Early labor~ Contractions are stronger, usually irregular, and this is when you dilate between 1 and 3cm

Active Labor~ The cervix dilates from 4 to 7cm.... contractions last longer usually 40 to 60 seconds and come 5 mins. apart normally.

Transitional~ 8 to 10cm...the contractions last about 60 to 90 sec. and are about 2 to 3 mins. apart...


I am in EALRY LABOR! not BRAXTON HICKS... PLEASE DON'T TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW... ARE you my doctor?? nope.. Did I see my doctor today? yep... Did he tell me I was in Labor?? yep..

I think i will go with a professional on this one...oh and ya know knowlegde I got from a book!