What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions Like?

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Braxton Hicks contractions were first coined in the 1800s by Dr. John Braxton Hicks. These contractions are also known as false labor. When you have a Braxton Hicks contraction it is going to feel very crampy, similar to a menstrual cramp. These contractions can last anywhere from 30 - 60 seconds. But note that the interval between these contractions is not going to be the same every time you experience one of these contractions.

So, you might have a 30-second contraction that is a little bit crampy and then in 5 minutes have another contraction. Then perhaps 20 minutes later you would have another contraction. Then all of a sudden they stop. At this point, you might even feel a little more cramping later in the day that lasts a few seconds and then goes away. Inconsistency is a key indicator for Braxton Hicks contractions.

Braxton Hicks contraction are not predictable, they are not frequent, and they are not painful. You are going to have some uncomfortable feelings but the pain should not increase. Braxton Hicks contractions can happen in your second trimester but they most often occur in the third trimester. Your body is practicing for labor. If you have never had a baby before your body needs to know how to gear up for that big day when true labor hits and you need to deliver your baby.

What can trigger Braxton Hicks Contractions?

#1 Dehydration.

Your Uterus is a muscle so just like when you are dehydrated and your legs start to cramp a bit it can happen with your uterus as well. So if you start to feel Braxton Hicks contractions drink a lot of water.

We recommend you drink 100 ounces of water per day when you are pregnant. That is equal to roughly 12 glasses of water.

#2 Intercourse

Another thing that can cause Braxton Hicks contractions is intercourse. When the man ejaculates that sperm has prostaglandins in it and those prostaglandins can cause your uterus to contract. So those Braxton Hicks contractions you are experiencing could be due to intercourse.

#3 Activity

Activity is the third reason you could be having Braxton Hicks contractions. If you are exercising or doing a lot of walking you might have more Braxton Hicks contractions. Sit down, rest, take a bath, relax, and see if they go away.

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