Signs of early labor -- before the 37th week of pregnancy -- may be more subtle than dramatic, doctors say. "It's not necessarily even painful," says Dr. James Marquardt, an obstetrician/gynecologist in Midlothian, Va.
Some tips:
Be aware of contractions. They can feel as if like your abdomen is tightening like a fist every 10 minutes or less, rather than anything sharp or painful.
