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Re: contractions
From: Marcia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:59:28 -0500 (CDT)

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I had painless BH contractions during the latter part of my first pregnancy.
During my most recent pregnancy, they were more painful and seemed to be caused by certain events. For example, I was likely to experience them when I was in cramped quarters (like riding in the car for several hours with a tight seatbelt on) or if I had a full bladder.
Another important distinction is that BH contractions will eventually go away! At Mon, 26 Apr 1999, mary wrote: >
>> how can i tell the difference between braxton hicks
>> and real contractions? do they feel any different?
>
>Your healthcare provider can tell the difference between your BH and regular
>contractions because *real* contractions bring about cervical change.
>
>In my past pregnancies, BH felt like an all-over tightening and release (tho
>some were quite uncomfortable). Regular contractions started out low and in
>the back working their way to the front.
>
>It's easiest to tell the difference in retrospect. While you are having
>them, at times it can be difficult to distinguish between the two, until you
>are in active labor.
>
>--
>Mary Shoup
>Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
>mary.shoup@obgyn.net
>

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