Question

a woman comes to the clinic complaining of irregular contractions lasting less than 30 seconds and occurring no more frequently than 5 times in 1 hour. she is afraid of losing the pregnancy. she is at 26 weeks of gestation with her first child. what is most likely happening to this woman?

Answer 1

Braxton Hicks contractions.

Braxton Hicks contractions are a tightening in your abdomen that comes and goes. They are contractions of your uterus in preparation for giving birth. They tone the muscles in your uterus and may also help prepare the cervix for birth.

Braxton Hicks contractions feel like muscles tightening across your belly, and if you put your hands on your belly when the contractions happen, you can probably feel your uterus becoming hard.

The contractions come irregularly and usually last for about 30 seconds. While they can be uncomfortable, they usually aren’t painful.

If the pain or discomfort of your contractions eases off, they’re probably Braxton Hicks contractions.

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