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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.
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When was John Braxton Hicks born?
John Braxton Hicks was born in 1823.
When did John Braxton Hicks die?
John Braxton Hicks died in 1897.
What type of contractions are intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains?
I think you may be referring to what are called "Braxton-Hicks" contractions.
Is braxton hicks contraction is a first rue labor pain?
NO because braxton hicks is just a temporary contraction, not increasing in frequency and interval.
Does braxton hicks mean that you are about to go into labor?
no
12 bh stands for what?
Braxton Hicks
What do braxton hicks contractions indicate?
False Labor
Where does the name Braxton come from?
Butt
How many braxton hicks can you have in a hour?
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.
Are braxton hicks like a period pain?
yes a bit
What are Braxton Hicks contractions that may occur during pregnancy?
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 a bad thing if you are 25 weeks pregnant and your having braxton hicks?
No.
