Where do you feel the pain? Contractions are usually only felt in the front of the abdomen or pelvic region. Contractions usually start in the lower back and move to the front of the abdomen.

Can you get contractions low down?

You may feel the pain pulling up and across your womb or it may be focused in one or two areas. You may feel an aching or heaviness in your back, in your vagina and labia, or low down in your tummy. For some women, contractions are regular and painful from the start, from when the cervix starts to open (dilate).

What do the first contractions feel like?

Early labor contractions may feel as if you have an upset stomach or trouble with your digestive system. You may feel them like a tidal wave because they increase and finally subside gradually. Some women feel intense cramps that increase in intensity and stop after they deliver.