From what I have heard the feeling varies from person to person. For me the pain started from my back. It was mild in the beginning much like a period cramp and slowly it became severe. It became unbearable by the time we left for hospital.

I did not know that I was in labour. I just felt that something was wrong and felt that going to poop. You may find it funny but its exactly what I felt.

Its something like you may not have experienced ever in life if this is your first baby. The contractions of labour is bad and you will feel the pain in your back and the tummy. You will feel like screaming and crying. If the pain is like that and unbearable then you are definitely in labour.

Now this is not to scare you but this is what I experienced.