Today's I feel strong Braxton Hicks contractions so I thought to explore about these contractions. ........... What are Braxton Hicks Contractions (False Labour) in Pregnancy?
*You could occasionally experience. sporadic uterine contractions. These are known as Braxton Hicks contractions and are named after John Braxton Hicks, a British doctor who defined them first in 1872. These contractions are difficult to distinguish from labour pains and hence are known as false labour pains. They may become rhythmic and occur quite close to each other, and you could be fooled into thinking you are going into labour. There is no fixed time when they could happen. Sometimes, waking up in the middle of the night with a full bladder or a dehydrated body could trigger Braxton Hicks contractions. The main role of these contractions is toning the uterine muscles and improving blood flow to the placenta. Although there is no evidence of these contractions helping to dilate the cervix, they do lead to the softening of the cervix, helping the dilation process. They also help in effacement, which is the process of preparing the cervix for delivery, by softening and thinning it. When Braxton Hicks contractions begin, you will feel a general tightening or squeezing together of the lower abdominal area and uterus followed by moments of relaxation, before the next contraction begins. They are easily identifiable due to their irregularity and their sporadic occurrence. These contractions can get quite uncomfortable and could cause alarm to pregnant women.
Braxton Hicks contractions can start anytime after 20 weeks of pregnancy, but they become noticeable only in later pregnancy. Starting as minor discomfort, they may increase to mimic labour pains and have been known to cause false alarms among many pregnant women.
These contractions usually cause less pain as compared to real labour, and there is no fixed frequency at which they occur. They are akin to the menstrual cramps, and some women experience a tight sensation in the lower portion of the abdomen. However, as the pregnancy progresses, the strength and frequency of the contractions change too. Braxton Hicks contractions at 30 weeks can last between 30 seconds and two minutes and could resemble actual labour pain.
You should consult the doctor if the pain becomes severe or you are in any kind of doubt about the nature of the contractions. The contractions can begin as early as the second trimester. However, you may not notice them till you are midway through your pregnancy. The frequency of these contractions increases as your pregnancy evolves. How to Identify Braxton Hicks Contractions
Almost all women get these contractions, though they go unnoticed till you have passed 20 weeks. *Braxton Hicks contractions can be identified quickly since they generally do not cause any pain and they stop if you shift position or if you change the activity you are engaged in when the contractions occurred. These contractions do not follow a fixed pattern or regular intervals nor does the interval get shorter with every contraction. Difference Between Braxton Hicks Contractions and True Labour:-
*Braxton Hicks contractions are as uncomfortable but not as intense as real labour pains. However, they do not cause labour or lead to the opening of the cervix. *Braxton Hicks contractions may stop if you change your position, take a short walk or come to rest. *Real labour pain does not respond to movement or change of position and continues even if you lie down to rest your body.
*You could occasionally experience. sporadic uterine contractions. These are known as Braxton Hicks contractions and are named after John Braxton Hicks, a British doctor who defined them first in 1872. These contractions are difficult to distinguish from labour pains and hence are known as false labour pains. They may become rhythmic and occur quite close to each other, and you could be fooled into thinking you are going into labour. There is no fixed time when they could happen. Sometimes, waking up in the middle of the night with a full bladder or a dehydrated body could trigger Braxton Hicks contractions. The main role of these contractions is toning the uterine muscles and improving blood flow to the placenta. Although there is no evidence of these contractions helping to dilate the cervix, they do lead to the softening of the cervix, helping the dilation process. They also help in effacement, which is the process of preparing the cervix for delivery, by softening and thinning it. When Braxton Hicks contractions begin, you will feel a general tightening or squeezing together of the lower abdominal area and uterus followed by moments of relaxation, before the next contraction begins. They are easily identifiable due to their irregularity and their sporadic occurrence. These contractions can get quite uncomfortable and could cause alarm to pregnant women.
Braxton Hicks contractions can start anytime after 20 weeks of pregnancy, but they become noticeable only in later pregnancy. Starting as minor discomfort, they may increase to mimic labour pains and have been known to cause false alarms among many pregnant women.
These contractions usually cause less pain as compared to real labour, and there is no fixed frequency at which they occur. They are akin to the menstrual cramps, and some women experience a tight sensation in the lower portion of the abdomen. However, as the pregnancy progresses, the strength and frequency of the contractions change too. Braxton Hicks contractions at 30 weeks can last between 30 seconds and two minutes and could resemble actual labour pain.
You should consult the doctor if the pain becomes severe or you are in any kind of doubt about the nature of the contractions. The contractions can begin as early as the second trimester. However, you may not notice them till you are midway through your pregnancy. The frequency of these contractions increases as your pregnancy evolves. How to Identify Braxton Hicks Contractions
Almost all women get these contractions, though they go unnoticed till you have passed 20 weeks. *Braxton Hicks contractions can be identified quickly since they generally do not cause any pain and they stop if you shift position or if you change the activity you are engaged in when the contractions occurred. These contractions do not follow a fixed pattern or regular intervals nor does the interval get shorter with every contraction. Difference Between Braxton Hicks Contractions and True Labour:-
*Braxton Hicks contractions are as uncomfortable but not as intense as real labour pains. However, they do not cause labour or lead to the opening of the cervix. *Braxton Hicks contractions may stop if you change your position, take a short walk or come to rest. *Real labour pain does not respond to movement or change of position and continues even if you lie down to rest your body.
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