What is another word for false labor?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒls lˈe͡ɪbə] (IPA) 
False labor is a term used to describe contractions that feel like labor, but they are not productive and do not lead to the birth of the baby. Other synonyms for false labor include Braxton Hicks contractions, prelabor contractions, and prodromal labor. Braxton Hicks contractions are named after the doctor who first described them and are usually painless contractions that occur in the later weeks of pregnancy. Prelabor contractions occur before actual labor starts and are usually short in duration. Prodromal labor, on the other hand, refers to contractions that not only are similar to actual labor but also lead to some cervical changes, but they still do not result in the birth of the baby.
