What is false labor?
False labor, also known as Braxton-Hicks’ contractions are mild irregular contractions of the uterus that may occur at any point during your pregnancy, although they are most common near term. Some women never experience false labor at all. While many women find that false labor pains are not really painful, they are annoying. Some women describe them like experiencing mild menstrual cramping, while others are aware of their uterus getting hard and their abdomen feeling tight. The contractions last for no longer than 30 seconds. The contractions are irregular and may occur once every hour or once every few minutes, lasting for several hours. Unlike true labor they are short and are not accompanied by an increased flow of mucus from the vagina. They will usually disappear if you get up and walk around or lie down on your side. If you are unsure whether you are experiencing false labor or true labor, call your doctor. Your doctor will help you discover what you are experiencing by monito
