When does labor actually start?

Real labor has contractions that get stronger, longer, and closer together over time. Braxton Hicks come and go without that pattern.

What should be in the hospital bag?

ID, insurance card, going-home outfits for you and the baby, phone charger, snacks, a peri bottle, a comfortable nursing bra. The hospital provides nearly everything else.

Birth Prep

Hospital bag, birth plan, and the early signs of labor, decoded.

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Birth Prep: frequently asked questions

When does labor actually start?: Real labor has contractions that get stronger, longer, and closer together over time. Braxton Hicks come and go without that pattern.
What should be in the hospital bag?: ID, insurance card, going-home outfits for you and the baby, phone charger, snacks, a peri bottle, a comfortable nursing bra. The hospital provides nearly everything else.

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