The sensation of lower abdominal cramping in late pregnancy is associated with the entry of the fetus into the pelvis and tension in the enlarged ligaments of the uterus, but it cannot be used as a sign of labor. Usually, if the lower abdominal cramping is accompanied by paroxysmal tightness and hardness of the abdomen, it indicates the possibility of labor within 1 week. Lower abdominal cramping in late pregnancy is a physiological phenomenon caused by the fetal previa descending into the pelvis and compressing the internal organs of the pelvis. Lower abdominal cramping alone is an aura of labor, but it does not indicate an onset of labor or infer a specific time of delivery. Usually, most primiparous women experience pre-term labor 2-3 weeks prior to delivery, while most menstruating women experience pre-term labor until just before delivery. Therefore, it is not possible to determine how long it will take for labor and delivery to start with the lower abdominal cramping. It is mainly based on the presence of regular contractions, or redness, and the presence of cervical mucus plug. Therefore, in case of lower abdominal cramping in late pregnancy, it is recommended to visit the maternity hospital for a timely examination to determine whether the fetus is in the pelvis and to assess whether labor can be delivered successfully through the birth canal.