Question 1

does tylenol (acetaminophen) help braxton hicks contractions ?

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Possible : It may relieve the pain and doesn't hurt you or baby to take on occasion when you are having these contractions.

Question 2

when do you feel braxton hicks contractions?

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2nd or 3rd trimester: Braxton hicks contractions are most commonly felt during the 3rd trimester, though they may begin in the 2nd trimester. Dehydration can increase the amount of these contractions. It's different for everyone, and not every pregnant woman will experience braxton hicks contractions.

Question 3

how can i manage braxton-hicks contractions?

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Abdominal support : By definition, braxton-hicks contractions are painless and do not lead to early labor.  There is not much you can do to make them go away.  Some people find an maternity abdominal binder helpful.

Question 4

does everyone get braxton hicks contractions?

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Yes: The uterus is a muscle and like all muscles contracts periodically during the pregnancy.  Some people "feel" these contractions more than others.

Question 5

i'm 40 weeks today how long will i continue to have braxton hicks contractions ?

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How far apart?: You can expect braxton-hicks contractions up until you go into labor. They are irregular and nonpainful.

When your contractions are painful, regular, and 5 minutes apart, for more than an hour, go to the hospital, as this represents true contractions. You should also go to the hospital if you have vaginal bleeding or fluid, or decreased fetal movement.

Question 6

im 34 weeks and was wondering how often am i supiera to have braxton hicks contractions?

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Preterm labor : Most doctors recommend going to the hospital if you are having painful contractions 5 minutes apart for at least an hour to be evaluated for preterm labor. The frequency of braxton hicks contractions varies widely from person to person.

Question 7

im 38 weeks and 1 day, i have braxton hicks contractions, is there a chance i might have to be induced?

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Early to say: Braxton hicks contraction are the normal warming up the uterus does close to due date. I wouldn't worry about an induction unless you go past your due date. I look at inductions as a way ob's get a kid who's ripe to deliver during predictable hours & some will consider the process from 39 wks on.

Question 8

what do braxton hicks contractions feel like?

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Cramping: Pregnant women experience braxton-hicks in many different ways.  Most commonly they feel like menstrual cramps, tightening or hardening of the abdomen, pelvic pressure, and low back ache.

Question 9

how to relieve braxton hicks contractions at 23 weeks?

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Braxton hicks 23 wks: Call your doctor this AM and discuss. Usually do not have B-H that early (usually 3rd trimester, 2nd is early, so is a bit early) may be UTI or pre-term labor. Drink water and do not dehydrate as that can precipitate. Relax, lie down.  Call you doctor this AM immediately

Question 10

do braxton hicks contractions make or help you dilate?

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Braxton hicks : Some drs. Believe that braxton hicks  play a part in toning the uterine muscle and promoting the flow of blood to the placenta. They're not thought to have a role in dilating the cervix, but might have some impact on the softening of the cervix. However, as braxton hicks contractions intensify nearer the time of delivery, they are called false labor and can minimally dilate and soften the cervix.

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