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What are Braxton Hicks contractions that may occur during pregnancy?
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Nope. Only some do. The lucky ones don't. The Braxton Hicks is just the preparation contractions. Letting you know that your baby is almost ready. They contractions come usually after 6 months. My doctor said there not supposed to hurt, but mines did. I thought I was in labor and I went to the doctor and my doctor sent me home saying that they are just Braxton Hicks and there nothing to be worried about.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPremature contractions are sometimes confused with Braxton Hicks contractions that do not cause the cervix to open or efface, are considered "false labor" and may occur throughout the pregnancy.
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Is it normal to have braxton hicks contractions early as four mths during pregnancy?
According to my midwife today, yes it is. I'm 14 weeks and have been feeling BH for a few days now. This is my second child.
What type of contractions are intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains?
I think you may be referring to what are called "Braxton-Hicks" contractions.
Is Hardening or tightening of stomach during pregnancy normal?
Yes. Those are braxton hicks contractions. very normal. These practice contractions occur at various times during pregnancy, but can increase in intensity during your last month. They happen at random and are typically not painful. They do not dilate the cervix as real contractions do.
How did name of Braxton Hicks come from?
Braxton Hicks contractions come from a Doctor named John Braxton Hicks. He was the first doctor to ever describe what these type of contractions were. This was back in the mid-late 1800s.
What do braxton hicks contractions indicate?
False Labor
Do braxton hicks contractions get worse with each subsequent pregnancy?
Supposedly. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15845
What are the occasional irregular painless contractions pregnant women have called?
Braxton Hicks
How do you know your in labor if your contractions are not painful?
Labor contractions are painful and you can't ignore them. If they are not painful then they are just Braxton Hicks.
Are contractions nomal when pregnant?
only in the last trimester when they prepare the uterus for labor and are called Braxton Hicks contractions.
Is it normal at 34 weeks pregnant to have like a period pain?
It could be contractions or it could be false contractions (Braxton Hicks)
I am 35 weeks into the pregnancy. I was having regular and painful contractions 3 to 5 minutes apart for 6 hours when they stopped. What is happening?
You could be having what they call braxton hicks contractions...this is your uterus preparing for your baby to be born...Congrats on your pregnancy! Or you could be going in to Labor!
Is contraction normal in an ongoing 7 months pregnant woman?
She would only get contractions if she was going into labour early. She might experience Braxton Hicks contractions which are the body's way of preparing for labour. They are not real contractions but many people mistake them for real contractions and think they are going into labour. If they get worse and worse and begin coming regularly, it is important to go to the hospital straightaway
