Labor dream meaning is explained below using 15 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Patrica Telesco

(see Baby, Birth, Miscarriage)

For a woman nearing the end of a pregnancy, or her partner, this is a situational dream that needs no further interpretation.

Figuratively laboring over a project or relationship in the hopes of bringing it to fruition.

If a breach birth, ask yourself if you might not be approaching things from the wrong direction, making the obtainment of your goal all the harder.

Induced labor represents feeling like you’re being forced into starting something too soon, for which you may not be totally prepared.

Source: The Language of Dreams Author: Patrica Telesco

Interpretation 2 — Ibn Seerin

(Hard work, Toil) Hard labor in a dream means comfort in wakefulness.

If a businessman or a rich person sees himself working as a laborer in a dream it represents conceit and a sham, or that he is deceiving people to control their money, or defrauding them of their assets.

If one sees himself laboring in a dream, it means thriftiness, discretion, or virtuous along with satisfaction and ease in one’s life. Laboring in a dream also means a misfortune or one’s peril.

(Also see Laborer)

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 3 — Gillian Holloway

To dream that a woman is in labor, and that she brings forth a child that is dead, or else none at all, though she has suffered much pain and anguish in her labor, shows that the party so dreaming shall labor much for thai which they shall never bring to pass. But though her labor be hard, if the dream is to the effect that she brings forth a living child, it shows that the party so dreaming shall effect their business, though not without great toil and trouble.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 4 — Martha Clarke

(giving birth)

To dream of labor indicates, in most cases, that you have a great desire to be a parent. But, at the same time, it could also suggest the “deliver” of a project or business that has been gestating for some time. The common denominator in these dreams is the effort and suffering that precedes any birth.

A fast and easy birth is indicative of prosperity and happiness.

If it is complicated, this is a warning that difficult times draw near.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 5 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Steady and satisfying progress is predicted by a dream concerning construction labor; however, if the workmen were idle, or there was an unpleasant atmosphere or aspect in the dream, it indicates an emotional upset.

To dream of having labor pains is a forecast of achievement but only after hard work.

A dream concerning labor politics signifies a coming improvement in your circumstances.

Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 6 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream that you watch domestic animals laboring under heavy burdens, denotes that you will be prosperous, but unjust to your servants, or those employed by you.

To see men toiling, signifies profitable work, and robust health.

To labor yourself, denotes favorable outlook for any new enterprise, and bountiful crops if the dreamer is interested in farming.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 7 — myjellybean

If you dream of being pregnant and going into labor, this means that you will soon undergo an important life change.

The change will begin within you, but will probably require the cooperation of others to be completed. You may also be in the process of getting rid of your old habits and ways.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 8 — Pagan - Anonymous

Most dreams where you see labor performed is considered a good dream. Animals heavily burdened shows that you are to become very prosperous but should treat your help with more respect.

To see men at work means you will soon engage in a profitable enterprise or your health will improve.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 9 — Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Most dreams where you see labor performed is considered a good dream. Animals heavily burdened shows that you are to become very prosperous but should treat your help with more respect.

To see men at work means you will soon engage in a profitable enterprise or your health will improve.

Source: Encyclopedia of Dreams Author: Michael and Elizabeth Thiessen

Interpretation 10 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Hard, manual work indicates advancement toward goals, prosperity and bounty.

2. A measure of progress; busy workers mean good progress, idle workers mean inertia.

3. Great suc­cess will come after hard work (labor pains).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 11 — Martha Clarke

If you rebuild the house you live in with your own hands, it means you need to undergo a deep reconstruction. This dream is revealing the need for a change of environment, of reality. (See CONSTRUCTION) 
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 12 — Stephen Girard

To dream vou labor, denotes a life of luxurious indolence. To dream you watch others toil, denotes wealth gained by manufactures.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 13 — Gillian Holloway

It predicts an increase in your income if you dream of doing manual labor, especially if it appears to be tiresome or painful.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 14 — Tyler Wolfe

(birth) symbolic of intense pain, Jer. 6:24
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 15 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

See Work, Job, or Childbirth.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous