Braxton Hicks contractions
UTERINE CONTRACTIONS DURING PREGNANCY BEFORE LABOR
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Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions or false labor, are sporadic uterine contractions that may start around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are usually felt in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.