A 29-year-old female asked:
is one braxton hick contraction every hour considered regular or a cause for worry? i'm 25w and either feeling fetal moment or one hourly contraction
3 doctor answers
Dr. Cathleen London answered
25 years experience Family Medicine
Normal: Upto 4 an hour is normal.
Answered on May 5, 2014
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Dr. David Dinhofer commented
40 years experience Radiology
If they increase in frequency or force, call your doctor
May 5, 2014
Dr. Paul Harper answered
51 years experience General Surgery
Don't worry: Most braxton hicks contractions don't mean anything. We're letting you know things are getting ready but in and of themselves they really don't mean anything. Relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Concerns you have should be shared with your dr.
Answered on Apr 3, 2014
Dr. Jared Adams answered
10 years experience General Practice
Braxton Hicks: It certainly could be normal, but if they were more frequent than 4 per hour i would say call your doctor right away. Your doctor wouldn't mind a call in any case. Only your doctor can verify these are braxton hicks contractions by checking your cervix. Besides that, take a walk, warm bath, drink water, and take deep breaths. The pain of true contractions would persist, but might help braxton hick.
Answered on Apr 4, 2014
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