What do contractions feel like

They're different for every woman. Some say they're like period cramps, but more intense. Thanks for using ChaCha!

The way a contraction feels is different for each woman and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor MORE?

Contractions are often described as a cramping or tightening sensation that starts in the back and moves around to the front.

Contractions are usually painful abdominal cramps. It probably feels like any other abdominal cramp, but leads to birth.