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  2. Braxton Hicks contractions - Wikipedia

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    Braxton Hicks contractions are often confused for labor. Braxton Hicks contractions allow the pregnant woman's body to prepare for labor. [1] However, the presence of Braxton Hicks contractions does not mean a woman is in labor or even that labor is about to commence. [1] Another common cause of pain in pregnancy is round ligament pain. Table 1.

  3. Pre-labor - Wikipedia

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    The term is used to describe a cluster of physical changes that may take place in a pregnant woman before she goes into "real" labor, such as an increase in blood volume (sometimes resulting in edema), Braxton Hicks contractions, the presence of colostrum in the breasts, and the dislodging of the mucus plug that has sealed the cervix during the ...

  4. Uterine contraction - Wikipedia

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    Otherwise, not all contractions experienced by pregnant individuals are indications of the beginning of labour. Some women experience what are commonly called Braxton Hicks contractions before their initial due date, which are characterized as “false labour." Though similar to labour uterine contractions, these contractions do not play a ...

  5. Pregnant Hilary Duff Has Braxton Hicks at Mandy Moore's ... - AOL

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    Hilary Duff, Mandy Moore. Getty Images (2) Pregnant Hilary Duff didn’t let her Braxton-Hicks contractions keep her from partying with Mandy Moore for the actress’ birthday. “I left the house ...

  6. Childbirth - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, Braxton Hicks contractions, which are contractions that may start around 26 weeks gestation and are sometimes called "false labour", are infrequent, irregular, and involve only mild cramping. [42] Braxton Hicks contractions are the uterine muscles preparing to deliver the infant.

  7. Pregnant Jenna Dewan Shares Bump Photos Amid Braxton Hicks ...

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    “Stilllll pregnant but lotsa Braxton hicks [contractions],” she wrote over a photo of herself lounging in bed in a bra top. She followed it up with another bare belly pic, writing, “About to ...

  8. Missed Alarms and 40 Million Stolen Credit Card Numbers: How ...

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    AP/Phil Coale By Michael Riley, Ben Elgin, Dune Lawrence, and Carol Matlack The biggest retail hack in U.S. history wasn't particularly inventive, nor did it appear destined for success. In the ...

  9. Placenta praevia - Wikipedia

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    False positives may be due to following reasons: [26] Overfilled bladder compressing lower uterine segment; Myometrial contraction simulating placental tissue in abnormally low location; Early pregnancy low position, which in third trimester may be entirely normal due to differential growth of the uterus.