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- DictionaryBrax·ton Hicks con·trac·tions/ˌbrakstən ˈhiks kənˌtrakSH(ə)nz/
plural
- 1. intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy.
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May 10, 2022 · Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular uterine contractions that are normal and common during pregnancy. They are not true labor contractions and usually go away if you change positions or rest.
Braxton-Hicks are tightenings in your lower abdomen that may feel like period cramps. They are not the same as labor contractions and usually go away with rest, hydration, or position changes.
Nov 25, 2023 · Braxton Hicks contractions are non-labor contractions that happen during pregnancy. Learn how to tell the difference between false labor and true labor, when to call your healthcare provider, and how to cope with practice contractions.
Braxton Hicks contractions are practice contractions that prepare your uterus for childbirth. Learn how to tell the difference between false labor and true labor, and what to do about them.
Oct 11, 2023 · Braxton Hicks are false labor pains that may occur during pregnancy. Learn how to distinguish them from true labor, what triggers them, and how to ease them.
Jul 31, 2020 · Braxton-Hicks contractions are non-labor contractions that occur during pregnancy as your body prepares for the real thing. They may be more frequent if you’re dehydrated, stressed, or close to your due date. Learn how to tell them apart from uterine irritability and when to call your doctor.
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, infrequent and unpredictable tightenings of the uterus that can occur before real labor. They are not painful but can be uncomfortable and are triggered by various factors. Learn how to distinguish them from true labor and what to do to ease them.
