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Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks are light, irregular contractions that are often mistaken as "false labor."
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What causes Braxton Hick's Contractions?
There are multiple causes for Braxton Hick's Contractions. Typically, these contractions are caused by an extremely active baby or even dehydration. Make sure to contact one's doctor for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Yes!!! HOWEVER at 32 weeks they say that you should contact your OB (no matter what time it is) if you are having contraction every 6 min or less (regardless is they are always the same distance apart) or is you have more then 8 in an hour! Though more than likely all is well, it is alwaysbetter to be safe than sorry. Also try drinking 8 ounces of water (not soda or caffenated drinks, must be water) if that doesn't help try drinking another 8 ounces since being a little dehydrated can start contractions. If they stop on there own and you do not call the doctor after hours, be sure to inform your doctor the next day.
They are braxton hicks. I am having the same thing, turns out I have not been drinking enough water. When you are dehydrated your body releases more of the hormone that aids in labor...thus more contractions. I would not worry unless they are less than 10 minutes apart for more than an hour...or if you have any bleeding or fluid or discharge that is not normal, those are signs of preterm labor.
Its the medical sign which indicates increased fluid in the suprapatellar pouch over the patella at the knee joint.
How soon can you go into labor being 36 wks 1 cm dilated and your cervix has begun to thin?
THIS DEPENDS BUT GENERALLY SPEAKING NATURE ALLOWS A HEALTHY BABY TO BE BORN AT THIS AGE. IF BABIES HEART BEAT IS STRONG BABY'S WELL LUNGS MEDICALLY DR AT STAGE LETS NATURE TAKE ITS' COURSE FOR DRLIVERY. YOU CAN GO INTO LABOUR FROM 2 HRS ON, DEPENDING IF YOU ARE MEDICALLY FIT, LED A HEALTHTY LIFESTYLE. NO ONE CAN TELL YOU FORCERTAIN, EXCEPT A MIDWIFE OR OBSTETRIAN WITH YOU. ALSO, HAVING OTHER CHILDREN IS SUPPOSED TO QUICKEN THINGS UP. FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCES BOTH MY LABOURS WERE VERY DIFFERENT, AS WELL AS THE BIRTHS. . . . . GOOD LUCK
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)
You are 39 weeks and 4 cm dilated will sex start your contractions?
It can stimulate contractions, as can nipple stimulation. Both of these are great things to try to get labour moving along. There are no guarantees with any of these induction methods, though as they will only work if your body is ready for them to. In your case, it sounds like you must be close.
when you start feeling pelvic pressure and your contractions are that regular, that usually means that you're in true labor and you need to call your doctor to let him know and he will tell you what to do from there. hope this answer helped, good luck and congratulations!!!
Ballottement indicates an increase of fluid over the patella at the knee joint - this has more to do with an injury or infection and nothing to do with pregnancy.
Braxton Hicks or practice contractions are uterine contractions not usually felt until the second trimester or third trimester of pregnancy - the only cause of Braxton Hicks is pregnancy.
Chadwick's sign is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia caused by the hormone estrogen, its presence is an early sign of pregnancy.
Goodell's Sign is a softening of the cervix and vagina - an indication of pregnancy.
Hegar's sign is a softening at the cervix (lower end) and the fundus (top of) the uterus - an indication of pregnancy.
While similar conditions may have alternative causes - Braxton Hick's, Chadwick's, Goodell's and Hegar's are all found in pregnancy.
