When the entire uterine contents shift downward during late gestation so that the baby's head is brought into contact with the cervix, this is often mistaken as the onset of labour, so-called "false labour."

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This description refers to the process of "lightening" or "dropping," not false labor. False labor, or Braxton Hicks contractions, involves irregular contractions that do not lead to actual labor or cervical dilation.

When the Entire Uterine Contents Shift Downward During Late Gestation