In the weeks before labor, the baby descends and positions itself in the birth canal.
This may be reflected by an increased heaviness in the pelvis, accompanied by easier breathing for the pregnant person as the pressure on the rib cage is relieved.
Read the full article on: What are the symptoms that indicate the onset of labor? ( 68).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rafael Collazos Robles M.D. (gynecologist) and Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 09/25/2025
