How long it takes to give birth after a false contraction is related to the time when the false contraction occurs and the presence of other signs of labor. Usually, false contractions in late pregnancy accompanied by lower abdominal cramping and redness may be a sign of pre-labor, and labor usually occurs within 24-48 hours. In late pregnancy, as the fetus gradually increases in size and the sensitivity of the sex hormones secreted by the placenta to the smooth muscle of the uterus, the smooth muscle of the uterus contracts to produce contractions, which manifests as irregular abdominal pain in late pregnancy, clinically known as pseudocontractions. Before 36 weeks of pregnancy, pseudocontractions are not an indicator to trigger labor initiation. If pseudocontractions occur after 37 weeks of full term pregnancy, it is necessary to observe the onset of labor in order to assess the timing of delivery. The contractions that occur after the onset of labor are regular, lasting 30 seconds at 5-6 minute intervals, and gradually increasing in intensity. In addition, pregnant women should be aware that frequent false contractions that are not in the late stages of pregnancy may increase the chances of obstructed labor.