As your due date approaches, it's common to wonder if every little twinge you're experiencing is a sign of early labor. For example, is cramping a sign of labor? What about nausea or lower back pain?

11 signs of labor In the final days or weeks before your due date, you may notice one or more signs that labor is near. Not all women experience all of these signs – again, this is very individual – ...

Growing a fetus is hard work on your body—and your heart. As your baby grows, your blood volume increases by 30–50%, and your heart beats faster to circulate the extra blood throughout your body.