Braxton-Hicks-contractions
Many women, especially first-time mothers-to-be, think they are in labor when they're not. This is called false labor. |
So, how can you tell if your contractions are true labor?
Tip:Time them. Use a watch or clock to keep track of the time one contraction starts to the time the next contraction starts, as well as how long each contraction lasts.
| Contraction Characteristics | False Labor | True Labor |
| How often do the contractions occur? | Contractions are not in a regular pattern, and they taper off and go away. | Contractions become regular, stronger, and more frequent. |
| Do they change with movement? | Some women find that a change in activity, such as walking or lying down, makes Braxton Hicks contractions go away. | Contractions continue despite movement or changing positions |
| How strong are they? | Contractions are usually weak and do not get much stronger. Or they may be strong at first and then get weaker. | Contractions steadily increase in strength. |
| Where do you feel the pain? | Contractions are usually only felt in the front of the abdomen or pelvic region. | Contractions usually start in the lower back and move to the front of the abdomen. |
Even with these guidelines, it can be hard to tell if labor is real. If you ever are unsure if contractions are true labor, call your doctor.
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