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braxton-hicks contraction

 

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Noun braxton-hicks contraction has 1 sense
  1. Braxton-Hicks contraction, false labor - painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency
    --1 is a kind of contraction, muscular contraction, muscle contraction

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Braxton-Hicks Contraction: Definition

A Braxton-Hicks contraction refers to a type of contraction in pregnancy. These contractions are also known as "false labor" contractions as they can mimic real labor contractions but are generally milder and irregular.

Braxton-Hicks Contraction: Sample Sentences

1. During her third trimester, Sarah would often experience Braxton-Hicks contractions, causing her discomfort but not progressing into active labor.

2. The doctor advised Mary to differentiate between Braxton-Hicks contractions and actual labor by monitoring the frequency and intensity of each contraction.

3. Staying hydrated and changing positions frequently helped reduce the intensity of Braxton-Hicks contractions for Melissa.

4. Lisa mistook her Braxton-Hicks contractions for the real thing and rushed to the hospital, only to be sent back home after being reassured it was false labor.

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