In labor now? Here's what to do.

Are the following happening?

Strong labor seems to start and stop, or surge and withdraw, for some hours to days
Surges come on at any time
Contractions may be long and irregular, but strong for hours and then fade away
Pattern occurs with or without back labor
An internal exam reveals that baby is still high in the pelvis


Baby might not be engaged. For some, the uterine action to engage baby