Re: contractions

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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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