NO because braxton hicks is just a temporary contraction, not increasing in frequency and interval.
no
I think you may be referring to what are called "Braxton-Hicks" contractions.
False Labor
STRONG FAKE LABOR PAINS AND CRAMPS
False labor, or Braxton-Hicks contractions usually occur in the 2 weeks prior to real labor, especially with the first childbirth.
Labor contractions are painful and you can't ignore them. If they are not painful then they are just Braxton Hicks.
Practice contractions. The tightening of your stomach muscles and uterus preparing you for active labor
No it wont dilate the cervix because it is not true labor.
Braxton Hicks contractions can occur far before labor actually begins, though sometimes they might occur shortly before a woman goes into labor. The first "true" labor sensations can be anything from crampiness to "full blown" contractions to losing one's mucous plug to having bloody show to experiencing loose stool or to feeling one's water break.
Braxton Hicks can be quite regular and can come 5 or 10 minutes apart but they are not making changes in the cervix. The easiest way to tell Braxton Hicks from true labor is to drink a glass of water or juice, and change your activity. If walking, lie down - if lying down, take a walk. Labor will not stop when you move around or stop what you are doing, Braxton Hicks generally will. If you are having regular contractions it is best to call your doctor or hospital for an evaluation - many women have quite painful Braxton Hick's and many women have very little pain from early contractions that could signal early labor.
only in the last trimester when they prepare the uterus for labor and are called Braxton Hicks contractions.
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.