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How do you get to labor and delivery?
Practice, practice, practice.
You might not be ready for the baby just yet (still haven’t picked out that nursery color?
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
What do Braxton Hicks contractions feel like?
They cause your abdomen to become very hard and strangely contorted (almost pointy).
Once you get closer toyour estimated due date, they will become more frequent and intense.
But even first-timers are sometimes aware of them.
When do Braxton Hicks contractions start?
They’ll increase starting around week 32 all the way until real labor starts.
What causes Braxton Hicks contractions?
How long do Braxton Hicks contractions last?
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What is false labor?
What are the signs of false labor?
The difference is usually connected to the frequency, intensity and location of the contractions.
True labor
False labor
Is it normal to have no Braxton Hicks contractions?
Some pregnant women, especially first-timers, don’t notice their Braxton Hicks.
Others may not know what they are when they do feel them.
Some women feel Braxton Hicks in the second trimester, others in the third.
Thats what shes there for.
And sooner or later, youll hear those magic words: “This baby is on the way!”
January 9, 2025
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