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Why waiting for labor to start after water breaks can feel terrifying

My water broke three hours ago but contractions haven't started and I'm terrified something is wrong with the baby.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Uncertainty during time-sensitive biological processes can trigger catastrophic thinking about outcomes beyond one's control.

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