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Braxton Hick contractions are painless tightenings of the uterus. They are named after the doctor who discovered them in 1872. You’ll notice them as your belly gets harder. Often, only a part of your belly will get hard–the top or bottom or one of the sides. These contractions are usually not painful, though they can be uncomfortable.
