Braxton Hicks contractions

As Braxton -Hicks contractions ( contractions frustrane or useless labor ), which is named after the on obstetrics specialist, British doctor, John Braxton Hicks ( 1823-1897 ), is known in medicine Braxton Hicks contractions that contribute to the maturation of the uterus.

1872 Hicks described the contractions of the uterus that are not harbingers of a birth, as opposed to labor.

Description

Beginning in the second month of pregnancy have occasional uterine contractions, which is not noticed by the pregnant women. After the twelfth week of pregnancy when the fetus begins its growth, and the continuously adjustable uterus is palpable. This type of pregnancy labor is by hardening of the abdomen clearly palpable. Such contractions, sometimes referred to as "wild pangs" or " painless contractions " are medically known as Braxton Hicks contractions. They occur irregularly and are actually only to be regarded as " training " of the uterus. In general, they are less painful than the actual labor.