what are braxton hicks contractions

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Pregnant, Lots of Labor-like Nonsense, Feeling exasperated...anyone Else?

J.G. asks from Minneapolis

I am 35 weeks pregnant and having a TON of contractions. I've been having contractions for weeks at regular intervals (between 2 and 4 minutes apart). I was sent fro...

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At a 3-4TH Baby What Are the Odds That I'll Make It Till Monday?

T.T. asks from Dallas

Mamasource has been my life this week-So in need of knowledge. I went to the doctor yesterday and my mid-wife said I was soft and a 3 and we went ahead and planned...

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Knowing You Are Really in Labor

T.F. asks from St. Joseph

I feel kind of silly asking this question, since this is my 4th child... but every pregnancy is definitely not the same!! I am just shy of 37 weeks pregnant and i wou...

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Light at the End of the Tunnel?

V.W. asks from Minneapolis

I remember reading somewhere that 'flu-like symptoms' are a sign of labor... So I'm kind of praying that my runny nose, sore throat, and headache means that I am almo...

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9 Days Late and Frusterated

J.H. asks from Burlington

Hi! I am a first time soon-to-be mom. I am now 9 days past my due date and am going crazy! I saw my mid-wife yesterday and she told me the baby's fluid levels are fin...

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Seeking Advice on What Not to Eat During Last Trimester

F.S. asks from San Antonio

Is there anything I'm not supposed to eat during the last trimester? I'm 34 weeks and noticed when I eat grapefruit I get "Braxton Hicks" contractions real bad.I'm I ...

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Loose Bowel Movements Before Labor.

T.M. asks from Los Angeles

Did anyone have loose bowel movements before they went into labor. How long did it take for you to go into labor when you had this symptom. Is there any other symptom...

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What Does Labor Feel Like?

V.W. asks from Minneapolis

What does labor feel like? How do you know when it's time to go to the hospital? So... Ever since my doctor told me on Monday that I was 2cm dilated, I've been mor...

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Irritated Uterus

A.S. asks from Louisville

Have any of you mamas had any experience with an "irritated uterus"? I am 36 weeks and High Risk, (but everything is going well so far)and at my OB apt the dr said t...

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False Labor or Something Else?

J.W. asks from Seattle

I've been woken up by reasonably strong contractions these past two nights. For example, last night I had about 5-6 contractions between 1:45am - 4am. I considered ...

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  • braxton hicks contractions in 2 answers "they were considered braxton hicks contractions but they were still noticeable and ..."
  • think your body is getting ready in 2 answers "... a call to your OB to get their opinion, but I think your body is getting ready ..."
  • past your due date in 2 answers "I felt desperate too to have the baby even more when you past your due date."
  • your water breaks in 4 answers "... a point for you). No matter what you MUST GO when your water breaks."
  • pre term labor in 2 answers "I had had pre-term labor and at 37 weeks, felt those contractions you are talking ..."