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Pregnancy/ Braxton Hicks
What exactly are Braxton Hicks. I have been having them for the last like four days. I have only had them really bad twice. I am 33 weeks pregnant. Is it true it means you are going to have your baby early? Is it true it thins you out so you can start dialating.
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braxton hicks contractions are false labor contractions. I had them a month prior to having my baby. They can get really painful sometimes to the point that you think your in real labor but your not. I of course had had that happen like 6 times. Went into the hospital thinking I was in labor but wasn't. Eventually I lost my mucas plug and went into labor 2 days after. I had my baby 3 weeks early. In some cases If the contractions are strong they can make you dilate. I was dilated to 1cm at 8 months pregant. Once you hit 3cm they admit you into the hospital. I worried so long about my braxton hicks contractions. If they really bother you, I advice you to sit in a warm bath tub or either have a warm substance behind your back. It really helps in most cases. also do exercises. If you have taken a class they will show you many different exercises to do. Most of them do work. But other wise just hang in there because your due date is just right around the corner. :) I wish you the best to you and your baby!!!
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this is just preparation, this contractions are not true labor, in no way does it mean that your baby could be premature
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Hi. Braxton Hicks are also known as practice contractions, you can usually start feeling them in the second or third trimester of the pregnancy.
They help the body prepare you for birth. There are some things that can trigger them (such as dehydration). Lying on the left side can help ease the pain and sometimes a slight change n movement can help ease the pain also, it may also help to go to the toilet as a full bladder may be the cause.
No this does not mean your baby will be premature, it is simply just preparing you.
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braxton hicks are kind of your bodys way of gettin ready for the big day. you can get them from 24 weeks on, but as you get closer to your due date you will get them more often. this doesnt mean that youll have your baby early!
im 32 weeks, so im gettin them a lot too ! dont worry. :) what you need to look for is if they become more close together or more than 5 in one hour, along with other early labor symptoms (dialation, dull lower backpain, pressure on your cervix, & blood or extra discharge)
good luck !
x sweeethoney
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