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Braxton Hicks contractions
As early as six weeks into all pregnancies, the uterus, which is a large muscle, begins to contract rhythmically.
www.i-am-pregnant.com/encyclopedia/B/Braxton-Hicks-contractions/
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Contractions
Causes of Contractions During Pregnancy Braxton-Hicks contractions. These contractions prepare your body for the hard work of labor and delivery.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_16047.asp
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Regular contractions may indicate that you are experiencing a
tightening of the uterine wall called Braxton Hicks contractions or that you are in labor.
body.aol.com/conditions/regular-contractions-during-pregnancy
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
You may have heard this funny phrase before you were pregnant, but now you really want to know what it means.
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/braxtonhicks.html
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How contractions work and feel
Uterine contractions will push your baby out Your uterus is shaped like a pear, sitting upside down in your pelvis.
www.allina.com/ac/pregcc.nsf/page/tri2hcwaf
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Braxton Hicks contractions
What are Braxton Hicks contractions? How can I tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and true labor contractions? What can I do if my Braxton Hicks contractions are making me uncomfortable? When ...
www.babycenter.com/0_braxton-hicks-contractions_156.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on determining true versus false labor and what to do
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The Signs Of True Labor
If you've never given birth before, you may assume that you'll just "know" when the time has arrived to have your baby.
pennhealth.com/health_info/pregnancy/000149.htm
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Upside: Very good overview on recognizing the signs of labor
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Early Signs of Labor - How to Recognize Labor Symptoms
Whether it's your first or fourth baby, labor is quite possibly one of the most anticipated aspects of pregnancy.
www.pregnancyetc.com/signs_of_labor.htm
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Curious About Contractions
An OB/GYN Answers Common Questions About Contractions
pregnancytoday.com/articles/4942.php
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Upside: Very good article on common contraction questions
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Braxton hicks or true contractions?
ok so i've had a few back aches and slight cramping feelings, maybe once a day or less, and when i told my doctor last friday he said they were probably braxton hicks contractions and left it at ...
answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080106122759AAt3FkX
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