Braxton Hicks contractions are one of the most common early pregnancy symptoms that usually appear in the last trimester of pregnancy, and it is a misplaced labor pain that somehow prepares the body for childbirth. These types of contractions are actually not dangerous, but sometimes it is not clear whether the pain and contractions are due to premature labor or Braxton Hicks contractions. Stay with us to learn more about this pain in the last months of pregnancy.

If you have pain or suspicious contractions during pregnancy, be sure to see a gynecologist or obstetrician. You can connect with the best doctors through your doctor's website. In addition to the face-to-face appointment system, there is also the possibility of telephone consultations with gynecologists and midwives.

What is Braxton Hicks pain?

Braxton Hicks is a type of contraction in the abdomen of a pregnant woman, which is also called false labor and is usually painless. Only the mother feels the tightness of the abdomen, which after a few seconds the contracted muscles are released. This false labor pain is one of body changes after trying to get pregnant which is irregular, weak and in short intervals and is resolved with rest. Pregnant women who stand a lot or suffer from dehydration are more likely to deal with Braxton Hicks pain.

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Braxton Hicks contractions feel a little like menstrual cramps. They are felt in the front of your abdomen, but not in your back or lower part of your uterus. Translation of the text: Braxton Hicks contractions are a bit like menstrual pains. This pain is felt in the front of the abdomen, but not in the back or lower part of the uterus.

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Braxton Hicks uterus contractions - Braxton Hicks pregnancy

Braxton Hicks uterine contractions are a type of cramps similar to period cramps, which temporarily tightens the abdomen and resolves after a few moments. Unlike real childbirth, this model's contractions do not cause the cervix to open and give birth, and they do not have pain or a regular pattern. Most women only feel contractions in the abdominal area and it gradually decreases.

When do Braxton Hicks contractions start?

These exercise contractions, which are called Braxton Hicks contractions, sometimes start mildly and imperceptibly from the sixth week of pregnancy, but in most women, they become more obvious in the second trimester, and in the third trimester, their intensity and frequency are felt more.

For example, in week 33 of pregnancy usually these contractions occur as abdominal tightening and play an important role in preparing the uterine muscles for childbirth. These contractions are irregular, short-term and without severe pain and are reduced by changing the position or resting.

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You may have Braxton Hicks contractions during your third trimester of pregnancy or as early as your second trimester. They're normal and nothing to worry about.
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You may have Braxton Hicks contractions in the third trimester or early in the second trimester. It is normal and nothing to worry about.

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Braxton-Hicks in the sixth month

Uterine contractions in the sixth month of pregnancy train and prepare the uterus and body for childbirth. These contractions are a relatively common phenomenon that is not a sign of premature labor and should not be confused with labor contractions.

Braxton Hicks in the seventh month

In the seventh month of pregnancy, the mother's weight increases and the fetus grows and has less room to move in the mother's belly; So it is normal to experience strong contractions. Uterine contractions and stretching of uterine muscle fibers start around the seventh week, which are usually painless and safe. Of course, if you have painful contractions, it is better to contact a gynecologist, maybe cramps and pain are a sign of premature labor. Of course, pain and cramping can also be a sign of a bladder infection. If you want to know exactly what premature birth contractions look like, you should ask a gynecologist.

Braxton Hicks in the eighth month

These contractions, which started from the sixth month, are still short, transitory and painless and do not increase over time. In addition to these contractions, probably in the eighth month of pregnancy, women will be accompanied by other pregnancy problems such as hot flashes, anxiety and boredom.

In the eighth month, more care is required and you should pay more attention to Braxton Hicks; Because it becomes more difficult to distinguish between labor contractions and false contractions in the eighth month. If the uterine cramps are severe and accompanied by pain, you should definitely visit a gynecologist because they may be labor contractions.

Braxton Hicks in the ninth month

Cramps and cramping in the ninth month are probably a sign of labor and are different from these contractions. You should take the contractions in this month seriously.

How are Braxton Hicks contractions?

False contractions are one of the complications of pregnancy and a kind of training to face the real labor contractions, which are painless for 15 to 30 seconds and sometimes last up to two minutes. Cramps are felt in the upper abdomen and you can get rid of them by deep breathing, walking or taking a warm bath.

These contractions in the last months of pregnancy become very annoying due to the similarity with the natural contraction of childbirth. If the cramps become longer, painful and more regular and get more intense over time, labor pain has probably started and you should consult your gynecologist.

Braxton Hicks Signs

These are painless and unpredictable spasms that come on suddenly and are relieved by shifting or moving. Other symptoms of this cramp include cramping and mild pain in the upper abdomen, uterus, or back. Although usually the mother feels the pain in the whole body. The cause of belly button pain during pregnancy In addition to Braxton Hicks contractions, it is related to the pressure of the uterus and the growing fetus.

When should you see a doctor?

If you are not sure if the contractions are real or Braxton Hicks, it is better to see a gynecologist if you see cramps. If the following symptoms are accompanied by contractions, it is the best time to see a doctor to avoid the dangers of these pregnancy complications:

• Vaginal bleeding: cause of bleeding in pregnancy There are different factors and you should inform the doctor immediately.
• Continuous contractions without interruption and recovery
• rupture of water bag or leakage of liquid and feeling of wetness
• Change in fetal movement or decreased fetal movement within one hour
• Severe contraction every 5 minutes

Which doctor should we refer to?

In case of concern or severity of symptoms, be sure to visit a midwife or a gynecologist. You can connect with the best doctors through your doctor's website. In Doctoreto, in addition to the in-person appointment system, there is the possibility of a phone consultation with a gynecologist.

What causes Braxton Hicks contractions?

This is the natural internal reaction of the uterus to increase blood flow and strengthen the uterine muscles, which prepares the mother's body and cervix for the actual delivery. The most common cause of this complication is lack of body water. The following factors also cause these contractions:

• Fetal movement
• Maternal activity such as lifting heavy objects
• Sex and Sex during pregnancy
• Illness associated with nausea or vomiting.

How do I know if I have shrinkage?

Painless abdominal cramping and tightening, irregular and mild, are Braxton Hicks contractions and early pregnancy symptoms. If you are not sure and do not know whether the contraction is false or the pain is a sign of childbirth, it is better to contact a gynecologist immediately if it continues and becomes severe.

The difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and real labor contractions

In order to find out if you have a real contraction or a false one, you need to know the difference between the two.

Questions	Braxton Hicks contractions	Real contractions
Number of contractions	Irregular, scattered and Mild	Regular and about 30 to 70 seconds, they gradually become more intense and closer.
Do they change with movement?	They stop if you change position or move.	They continue after movement or change position.
The strength of the contractions	weak and intense They don't.	They intensify with a continuous process.
Which part is the pain?	In the pelvic area or in the front of the abdomen	It starts from the lower back and reaches the front of the abdomen/or it reaches from the abdomen to the back.

Braxton Hicks contractions treatment

There is no specific treatment for these contractions, and if you are bothered, you can try the following solutions:

• Drink more water and liquids
• Peaceful walking
• to rest
• Hot bath
• Relax and listen to soft music
• Massage

What should be done to start labor pain?

To start the pain of natural childbirth, you must first get information about the opening of the cervix and its softening. Usually, near the birth, which the gynecologist estimates the approximate date, the cervix opens naturally.

In some cases, there is a possibility that the cervix will open earlier than the scheduled date. It is better for pregnant women to have sufficient knowledge about the methods of starting the pain of natural childbirth, because sometimes the opening of the cervix and childbirth require medical intervention.

Walking, birthing ball, keeping the legs parallel and sex are among the methods that are recommended to start the pain of natural labor and soften the cervix. Consuming castor oil, pineapple, spicy and spicy foods help stimulate the cervix and start labor pain.

Which doctor should we consult to eliminate these contractions?

Braxton Hicks contractions are completely normal and there is no way to fix them. But if you have serious symptoms, you should consult a gynecologist or obstetrician. You can connect with the best doctors through your doctor's website. In addition to the in-person appointment system, there is a possibility of telephone consultation with midwives.

Conclusion and guide to see a doctor

Braxton Hicks contractions are one of the common pregnancy symptoms in pregnant women, which are very similar to cramping and real labor contractions, but unlike them, they do not cause the cervix to dilate, and on the contrary, they prepare the body and uterus for natural childbirth. Another difference between these types of cramps and labor cramps is that they are usually painless or with mild pain, transitory and scattered.

Dehydration, diseases associated with nausea, sexual intercourse or maternal activity are among the causes of Braxton Hicks. If the cramps are more severe and accompanied by pain or other symptoms, it is better to consult a gynecologist immediately.

You can connect with the best gynecologist or midwifery doctor through your doctor's website. In Doctoreto, in addition to the in-person appointment system, there is a possibility of telephone consultation with an obstetrician and obstetrician.

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