Growing up, we often saw media portrayals of spontaneous labor beginning somewhere inconvenient with a person’s water breaking. This scenario is not how labor usually begins. Fewer than 15% of people go into labor with their water breaking.1 Another sign that labor could be imminent involves a different orifice (the anus) and isn’t talked about as much: Diarrhea.
This article is intended to be general and/or educational in nature. Always consult your healthcare professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment.
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