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Question about Braxton Hicks...

KelliLyneeKelliLynee member
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This is a "I should know this" question, but find myself wondering the answer as I've been having more and more of them this pregnancy (or so it seems). 

I know they are "practice" contractions, but do they do anything physically to get you ready for labor?

I noticed 3 on my 30 minute drive home from work on a day that I was particularly well-hydrated and not stressed and on my feet all day. They weren't painful (though occasionally I do have one that causes a pinching sensation super low, seemingly near my cervix).  

Anyways, as my time gets closer and closer, I wonder if these are doing my body any good to get ready for labor.  

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Re: Question about Braxton Hicks...

  • TwizzleTwizzle member
    They don't cause your cervix to dilate but they are practice for your uterus, which IMO is helpful.
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  • KelliLyneeKelliLynee member
    imageTwizzle:
    They don't cause your cervix to dilate but they are practice for your uterus, which IMO is helpful.
    Yeah.... thats what I thought, but the frequency got me a bit hopeful : )  Thanks twizzle! 
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    Trying for #2 since July 2010
    BFP 8/1/10, missed m/c, D&C 9/15/10.
    BFP 1/8/11, chemical pregnancy.
    BFP 3/4/11, measured behind all along, no more HB 4/18/11. D&C 4/29/11. HCG didn't drop, Repeat D&C 6/17/11; confirmed molar pregnancy 6/23/11.
    Forced break, including two Hysteroscopies in October to remove retained tissue.
    BFP 12/29/11! Betas @ 10 dpo = 85, 14 dpo= 498, 22 dpo = 7242
    Heard HB 1/24/12. 144 bpm!

    Luca Rose born 9/9/12! More than worth the wait!
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  • bdutton0005bdutton0005
    Since your uterus is a muscle as it stretches it does these contractions to to keep tone.
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  • beachhippiemamabeachhippiemama member
    From what my OB tells me, the only contractions that cause any cervical progress are the ones that you can feel above your belly button. That has really helped me distinguish, especially when I am awakened by them and groggy!
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