True contractions will grow stronger and closer together. They will increase in intensity when changing positions. Braxton Hicks contractions will go away when changing positions and will not be regular. True contractions may be accompanied by lower back pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and possibly down the legs. Diarrhea may accompany the contractions as well as bloody show.

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