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Braxton Hicks Contractions

Braxton Hicks are light, irregular contractions that are often mistaken as "false labor."

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Can you take pain reliever while im 7 months pregnant?

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Yes you can take paracetamol. Do not take too many doses. If they pain doesn't go after a day see your doctor.

I am 39 weeks pregnant and 1 cm dilated and not feeling too many braxton hicks but my dr says that's normal in younger woman my question is WHEN wILl LABOR COME?

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Don't worry about it. There simply aren't any formulas. I never had any Braxton Hicks contractions that I was aware of, and was 7 cm dilated when I went to see my doctor, who thought I'd deliver that afternoon.

In reality, I didn't go into labor for another week--which was one week past my due date. Soon your baby will let you know, "It's time!" If necessary, your doctor will have a point at which he or she will make the decision to induce labor, so there's no danger. Best of luck to you.

Don't worry about it. There simply aren't any formulas. I never had any Braxton Hicks contractions that I was aware of, and was 7 cm dilated when I went to see my doctor, who thought I'd deliver that afternoon.

In reality, I didn't go into labor for another week--which was one week past my due date. Soon your baby will let you know, "It's time!" If necessary, your doctor will have a point at which he or she will make the decision to induce labor, so there's no danger. Best of luck to you.

I am 38 weeks pregnant and for the last week you have been cramping once or twice a day only but no tightening Is this braxton hicks?

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Hun it wounds very much like what i had with both my daughters from 37 weeks onwards and yes it does feel like cramping but quite strong, but YES that is what i was told was Braxton Hicks, Best of Luck x

You are producing breast milk and have movement in your stomach which sometimes is hardening like braxton hicks are you pregnant or is it irritable bowel?

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It sounds very much like you are pregnant, but you really need to go to a doctor to find out for sure. I urge you to go immediately.

You just stopped your birth control pill and three days later you started bleeding is that bad?

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I dont think it is bad . It is caled breakthrough bleeding. It like getting your period. If you didn't get it then I would worry. Unless you want to be pregnant..

I am 32 weeks pregnant and i have cramps in my stomach - that comes and goes - is this normal?

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Yes, it is normal. What you are experiencing may be Braxton-Hicks contractions. These contractions are "practice" for the real thing. If you are experiencing period-like cramping, you should call your doctor. If those cramps become regular (time them) or if your water breaks, go to the hospital.

What does strong braxton hicks mean?

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STRONG FAKE LABOR PAINS AND CRAMPS

How many braxton hicks can you have in a hour?

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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.

What are Braxton Hicks contractions that may occur during pregnancy?

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Asked by GaleEncyofMedicine

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.

Is it normal to have braxton hicks contractions early as four mths during pregnancy?

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Asked by Keshacombsfb4654

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.

Difference between true and false labor?

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false labor the contractions are irregular and don't last very long, true labor they are regular and increase in intensity. Also, before you go into labor you'll have your water break and a few days before hand, you'll experience the baby dropping into the birthing position.

Your daughter had Braxton Hicks contactions the other night but they were painful is this unusual should she call her doctor?

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No, it's not unusual. Braxton Hicks are normally quite painful

no they are not usually painful! they are normally just uncomfortable. its the real contractions that start to hurt. occasionally i believe braxton hicks can cause very minor pain, but mostlythey are just tight and uncomfortable and sometimes feels like period cramps.

I am 29 weeks pregnant with a dampness in pants is this normal?

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yes it is normal because the baby be pushing on your bladder and you get a tingly feeling like you have to go to the bathroom its okay but if its dampness and mucous like then you worry and go to the doctors

What week starts the eighth month of pregnancy?

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well it depends on when you got pregnant. if you go to a search engine such as google and type in due date calculator, then you can find out how many weeks you are, by using your first day of your last menstrual period, or your due date if given by the doctor you seen.

What is Braxton Hicks?

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Practice contractions. The tightening of your stomach muscles and uterus preparing you for active labor

How did name of Braxton Hicks come from?

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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.

36 weeks pregnant with 2nd child - bad braxton hicks some that feel like labor pains - midwife says the babys head is real low - should I expect to go into labor soon?

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I am 40 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby and experience strong braxton hicks for about 4 weeks. The babys head is on zero since 3 weeks and i dilated to 3 cm about 2 weeks ago, and i am still waiting. If you still have your mucus plug I would guess you have another 2 - 3 weeks... but who knows, the little treasures come when they are ready and not us! Good luck and hang in there

Should you have more breast milk than you have at 39 weeks?

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Some are fortunate enough to have breastmilk before delivery of their baby. This usually happens more on multigravida.

Is it dangerous to get a flu during the first week of pregnancy?

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ummm i don't know about this but most of i read is this that if the woman is good if the woman is smiling then u also got baby good but when u r in flu i think that's clear that something also happened with kid but don't scared my sister u must u must want to check urself a one lady doctor she is tell u normally and also u may want to check urself and take medicine which is good for u in pregnancy don't eat any kind of medicine which someone give u or its normal to eat and u must care for urself how much u care urself u also got a good 100% baby exchange in all care

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but most of its not dangerous completely its dangerous for ur baby health

You are 39 weeks pregnant and getting a lot of braxton hicks all of a sudden does this mean labour is on its way?

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No not really, your body is getting ready for the real thing. These early contractions are very light compared to the real thing. If you are worried, time these contractions, if they are not steady, they are just your body getting ready for birth.