A woman who is pregnant for the first time has arrived to the labor department thinking she was in labor only to be diagnosed with Braxton Hicks contractions and sent home. Prior to leaving ther unit, the woman asks, "How will I know when it is 'true' labor:
A. In true labor, the cervix begins to dilate.
B. In true labor, the contractions are felt in the abdomen and groin.
C. In true labor, contractions often resemble menstrual cramps during early labor.
D. In true labor, contractions are inconsistent in frequency, duration, and intensity in the early stages.
E. In true labor your contractions tend to increase in frequency, duration, and intensity with walking.
