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Braxton Hicks contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular tightenings of the uterus. Although Braxton Hicks contractions happen from very early in pregnancy, most women do not really notice them until the second half of pregnancy. Braxton Hicks contractions are thought to play a part in toning the uterine muscle and promoting the flow of blood to the placenta. Some people call them ’practice…
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Question: Braxton Hicks Contractions
Q: “I am 28 weeks pregnant. I’ve noticed that sometimes my womb gets very tight and hard. At first I thought this was due to the baby moving, but my friend told me that I am having “practice contractions”. What does this mean? Is there anything I can do to stop them?” A: Braxton Hicks contractions…
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Glossary of pregnancy terms: B
Baby blues A short period of mild depression, the ‘baby blues’ which affect almost half of all mothers in the first few days after birth. BP or bp Blood pressure. Braxton Hicks contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular tightenings of the uterus. Some people call them ‘practice contractions’. Breech presentation The baby enters the birth…
Sex during pregnancy
Some men and women find the process of pregnancy adds a new dimension to their sex lives. The physical and hormonal changes, together with the exploration of new ways to have intercourse as the pregnancy advances, can be a real turn on. With other couples, it’s not so straightforward. Your partner may simply feel too sick and tired…
The first stage of labour
After days or weeks of impatiently waiting for labour to start, it can be difficult to tell just when the first stage of labour begins. If you are experiencing regular, mild contractions these could be Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions, or the beginning of a stop and start labour, or the real thing. Technically speaking, you’re…
Common pregnancy problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many pregnant women develop pregnancy problems. These pregnancy problems are not usually serious and tend to disappear without any treatment during pregnancy or within a few weeks (or even…
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Pregnancy timeline: 29-32 weeks pregnant
29-32 weeks pregnant You’re now into the final three months of your pregnancy. Your womb has grown so much that there is less room in your abdomen. You Your baby Things to do You’re now into the final three months of your pregnancy. Your womb has grown so much that there is less room in your abdomen for your…
Pregnancy Problems
During pregnancy your body goes through a massive set of changes, affecting all your organs and body systems. These changes are so dramatic and far-reaching that it’s perhaps not surprising that many pregnant women develop pregnancy problems. These pregnancy problems are not usually serious and tend to disappear without any treatment during pregnancy or within a few weeks (or even…
Am I in Labour: are you having contractions?
Are you having contractions? Yes Mild and irregular These might be the niggling beginnings of labour, or a run of Braxton Hicks (practice) contractions. Make yourself as comfortable as possible and get some rest before the hard work of labour begins. Getting closer together Contractions getting longer and stronger in intensity. Good, monitor their progress…
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Pregnancy second time around
You’ve been pregnant before, so you know the ropes and know exactly what to expect – or do you? Pamela Brooks reveals some of the differences you might notice second time around. A second pregnancy is often very different from your first. In some respects, you know exactly what’s happening to you and what to…
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