TRUE LABOR ✨ Vs. Braxton Hicks (How To Know)
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True Labor:
-Contractions are regular and increase in intensity.
-They last longer and get closer together.
-Pain often starts in the back and moves to the front.
-Contractions don’t go away with movement or rest.
Braxton Hicks (False Labor):
-Irregular and infrequent contractions.
-Usually less painful and more uncomfortable.
-Often stop with movement, hydration, or rest.
Interesting Fact:
Did you know? Braxton Hicks contractions are named after Dr. John Braxton Hicks, who first described them in 1872!
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