How Do You Spot Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Think you may be having Braxton Hicks contractions? If you are pregnant for the first time you may not know the difference between a Braxton hicks contraction and a real pregnancy contraction. Follow these simple guidelines to help you distinguish between the two and see if you truly are in labor. Alter your position or take a short walk. Walking for a short distance can help to ease Braxton Hicks contractions while real labor contractions will persist through your activity. Drink water as sometimes false labor pains can be brought on by mild dehydration. Put your feet up and drink a glass or two of water and wait 20 minutes to see if your contractions subside. Time your contractions. True labor contractions will normally come at consistent timeable intervals. Get a watch and note the time from the start of your contraction until the end. Watch for more contractions during a 20 minute period and again note the beginning and ending time of your contraction. Note the intensity of your co
