Braxton Hicks

Braxton-Hicks contractions are sometimes mistaken for labour and are sometimes referred to false labour. These ‘false’ contractions usually start halfway through the pregnancy and continue for the duration.

Later in the pregnancy you may find these contractions visibly harden and lift your pregnant belly. It is always best to check out any pain with a medical professional, a surprising amount of women think they are in labour and it is Braxton Hicks but the same is true the other way around many women ignore the pains thinking that they are having braxton hicks and it turns out that by the time they realise they are several centimeters dilated.