They may also change from baby to baby, so what you experienced the first time may not happen the second time. False Labor True Labor Contractions don't get closer together. Contractions do get closer together. Contractions don't get stronger. Contractions do get stronger.
Contractions tend to be felt only in the front.
Contractions tend to be felt all over. Contractions don't last longer. Contractions do last longer. Walking has no effect on the contractions. Walking makes the contractions stronger.