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Braxton Hicks Contractions

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

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If you had such strong braxton hicks contractions last night that you thought it was the real thing does that mean real labor is close?

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No, braxton hicks just help your uterus prepare but it does not mean you are close to delivery trust me I have been there too sweetie.

How many Braxton hicks contractions are normal?

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4 or fewer per hour are acceptable. 5 or more call your doctor.

20 weeks and feeling braxton hicks?

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This is normal. Some women experience braxton hicks as early as 15 weeks. If you have a history of delivering your babies at preterm then be extra cautious. Just mention to your doctor at your next visit that you are experiencing them just so they have it on record and your doctor can go over any precautions that he or she may have for you.

What does it mean when your baby drops?

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The "baby drop" is officially called lightning....when it happens depends on how many times you have been in labor. For first time mom's lightning can happen up to two weeks before labor begins.....if you have had at least one child previously lightning usually happens once labor begins or in the first stage of labor.

At how many weeks can you start having false labor?

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False labor, or Braxton-Hicks contractions usually occur in the 2 weeks prior to real labor, especially with the first childbirth.

If you're 9 months pregnant and you are feeling pain and numbness at the top of your stomach what does it mean?

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Because of imprecision about "lower stomach" and "hurt", you're advised to consult your health practitioner, especially if the pain is new and/or annoying.

Braxton hicks contraction is that normal?

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have you recently had a baby? Maybe it is because you are ovulating or have your period. Speak to your doctor about it

Does missing the birth control pill for more than three days affect your body?

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If you miss three weeks of birth control pills, you should start the pill again as soon as possible. Use a back up method for the first seven days of that new cycle. Consider using the morning after pill if you had sex in the last five days.

How soon can you be having braxton hicks contractions?

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your uterus actually contracts starting arounf 8 weeks. but you dont feel them til later on.

With my experience with my twin pregnancy, i started really feeling them around 20 weeks. And now at almost 29 weeks, theyre pretty intense!

What is the words for the contraction you've?

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There is no contraction for this pair of words. If you aren't worried about using slang you might use the term 'got' instead: rather than: "Have you an xxx?" try "Got an xxx?"

What will happen if you take three birth control at once?

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You should NEVER double or triple the daily dose of birth control pills. Here are reasons why it is NOT advisable UNLESS your doctor instructs you to 'double up' for a day:

  1. Birth control pills contain hormones. Hormones must maintain a "steady state" in your body to work effectively. Steady state means no rapid ups or downs of med dosage.
  2. Taking more birth control pills on ONE DAY will NOT give you any additional protection against pregnancy.
  3. Taking more on ONE day means you skip on other days---so again, you lose your protection. BC Pills are NOT aspirins or a pill to take "when needed" (and even aspirins won't work right unless you take meds right).
  4. Just like ALL other drugs, you can have bad side effects to high doses of hormones, EXCEPT hormones can cause things like extra hair growth, completely screwed up menstrual cycles, etc.
  5. Hormones act on other hormones. Hormones "like friends" so 2 hormones "work together" cooperatively in the body. But, hormones also react against each other, not exactly "enemies", but when 1 hormone is high, the other hormone drops. You must always remember any hormone affects other hormones and hormonal glands in your body.
  6. If you mess with the BC dose over and over, your body won't 'know' whether 'now' is okay to release an egg or not... So your body could sneak in a surprise pregnancy simply because you did not follow the exact instructions.
  7. Doctors might tell you to 'double up' on ONE day, but usually this is to treat another problem, like break-thru bleeding. But I repeat, NEVER double or triple the dose unless your doctor instructed you to do that.
  8. When you run out too soon in the month because you used too many, too quickly, be prepared for a lecture from your doctor.

How do you start contractions early?

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what can i do to bring on early labour

Does either braxton hicks or real contractions cause you to dialate or are they not related?

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Sometimes they can lead to some cervical change (including dilation, softening of the cervix, etc.). This is why it's important to call your care provider if you are having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions before you reach "full term" (or 37 weeks).

On the other hand, even if your Braxton Hicks contractions are dilating your cervix, they might still be helping to rotate your baby into an optimal position for labor or even toning your uterus in preparation for labor. So even the contractions that aren't "real labor" are still doing something!

Can Braxton Hicks start real labor?

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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.

How long can you be dialated 2 c before you deliver baby?

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it depends on your body.. Im 37 weeks and 2 days dilated 2, 50% effaced and I drs. say i can go today or in a few weeks.. Just suggest walking, intercourse, and just relaxing and not thinking about it. Our bodies tend to become a defense and will hold off labor if your stressed. Hopefully this helps.

What are Braxton Hicks contractions?

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contractions or false laborEveryone is different, because of how everyone deals with pain, so there isn't any steadfast rule. My own personal experience...It felt like tightening up your fist and then releasing it, but it was your stomach muscles obviously, not your fist. That's what I felt.

Braxton Hicks are not painful, but they do feel like the person above said. Or perhaps if you put your hand on your man's bicep as he tightens it. They gradually become more co-ordinated and uncomfortable and morph into labor contractions.

What they felt like to me, was a very painful period. O couldn't get past the pain and nervousness to feel any abdominal tightening or anything like that, but everyone is different....I am 27 weeks now and experienced my first Braxton Hicks contraction last night. I really freaked out because I didnt know what was happening. I thought i was going into premature labor or worse... But then the pain went away as suddenly as it started. First thing in the morning i called my doctor and he assured me that all was well. SO if you experience something that feels like you are having a very painful period and there are no signs of blood or watery discharge then you are probably having one of these lovely "dress rehearsals" for labor...ENJOY!

Everyone feels things differently, but for me when I had Braxton Hicks contractions, by belly tightened and went rock hard for about 30 seconds and felt quite uncomfortable, then stopped, this would happen for ten minutes or so and then stop. I started noticing them from about the 20th week of my pregnancy right up until I had my baby. They are uncomfortable, but it's good to know everything is working as it should be!

Are aleans real?

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Yes because if you saw science discovery channel you would see that they talked about aliens real because these people were trying to research at this place but the aliens can spread a disease to make people not remember what happend. This man saw a heart shaped head as people tried to get a description.

How early can you receive braxton-hicks contractions with a twin pregnancy?

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your uterus actually contracts starting arounf 8 weeks. but you dont feel them til later on.

With my experience with my twin pregnancy, i started really feeling them around 20 weeks. And now at almost 29 weeks, theyre pretty intense!

Is time the essence of contract?

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Yes, very definitely.

How do you dialate?

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If your in labor walking helps Dilate faster

Do braxton hicks contractions get worse with each subsequent pregnancy?

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Supposedly. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15845

Can braxton hicks go on for days?

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Yes, I've had them for about 8 days, day and night, and no "true" labor yet. I'm dilating and effacing a little bit.