Braxton Hicks contractions

Braxton Hicks contractions become more frequent and stronger, perhaps a little painful.

It may be hard to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor.

Braxton Hicks contractions are named after the English doctor who first described them.

Braxton Hicks contractions can be described as tightening in the abdomen that comes and goes.

The name is an allusion to Braxton Hicks contractions near the end of pregnancy.

If your contractions stop, they may have been Braxton Hicks contractions.

Rhythmic breathing may alleviate the discomfort of Braxton Hicks contractions.

Was she experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, anything unusual?

Braxton Hicks contractions are usually infrequent in mid-pregnancy.

Prior to actual labour, women may experience Braxton Hicks contractions, sometimes known as "false labour."

Elizabeth believes she has gone into labor, but at the hospital, the doctor tells her she was having Braxton Hicks contractions.

Most likely they're Braxton Hicks contractions, Nicole said to her friend after she put on her robe.

Braxton Hicks contractions zing around.

Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions.

The term "false labour" is sometimes used to describe a cluster of Braxton Hicks contractions that are mistaken for real labour.

Adequate hydration can alleviate Braxton Hicks contractions.

These are episodes of tightening (contraction) of the uterine muscles called Braxton Hicks contractions.

Dehydration can make muscles spasm, bringing on a contraction, and is thought to be a factor in extended Braxton Hicks contractions.

Many women experience what are called Braxton Hicks contractions, which are usually irregular and painless and may begin in the first three months of pregnancy.

Braxton Hicks contractions often aren't as intense as real labor contractions, but they may feel a lot like labor and can eventually progress to it.

In contrast, if you are having Braxton Hicks contractions, you really don't need to do anything unless they are causing you discomfort.

It has since been found that Braxton Hicks contractions are much less noticeable during exercise, whereas real contractions are not.

In 1872, he described the uterine contractions not resulting in childbirth now known as Braxton Hicks contractions.

Braxton Hicks contractions, which are "warm-up" contractions that do not thin and open the cervix (do not lead to labor).

These early contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions) do not dilate or efface the cervix but help prepare the uterus and fetus for labor.