Several signs can indicate the start of labor, including many physical changes that occur as your body prepares for delivery. Congratulations, mama. You’re in the home stretch! If you’re like ...

or other signs of early labor. With these signs, you may also see some thick, stringy, bloody discharge called bloody show. This is a combination of mucus and blood from vessels that have ruptured ...

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and amount of discharge. Your doctor will then be able to tell you if it was bloody show. You may also want to start watching for other signs of labor. These include: Contractions, which may feel ...