Doula

Category - Pregnancy

Braxton Hicks contractions can best be defined as:
  1. True labor contractions
  2. Occasional, mainly painless, contractions that do not cause dilation or effacement of the cervix
  3. A warning sign that something is wrong with the pregnancy
  4. Painful contractions that require strong coping methods
Explanation
Answer: B - Braxton Hicks contractions are warm-ups for the real thing! The uterus contracts and releases throughout the pregnancy and these practice contractions can sometimes be felt by the pregnant woman. They do not get progressively closer together or longer over time as true labor contractions do; in fact, they usually go away when a woman changes position. They are a completely normal part of pregnancy. While they are usually mild, some women describe them as painful but easy to manage.
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