I think I've been getting braxton hicks contractions more frequently now. Just last night, I think I've felt my tummy tightened and distorted for quite a few times within the 2 hours when I was watching DVD. Hopefully it won't lead to pre-term labour.
Baby princess: you must be a good girl and stay inside mummy's tummy till at least 38 weeks ok? You are still not ready yet. Mummy's also not ready yet.
So, when is it getting serious?
Braxton Hicks contractions that tend to increase in frequency and intensity toward the end of the pregnancy may be misinterpreted as contractions of labor and are sometimes referred to as 'false labor' contractions. Women are not usually aware of cervical dilatation, the stretching and opening of the entrance to the uterus, and cervical dilatation can only be measured by a health practitioner during a pelvic examination. What to Do When you are experiencing contractions, either painful or painless, that occur more than four times an hour or are less than 15 minutes apart, you should report this activity to your physician or midwife. You should be prepared to answer the following questions:
Baby princess: you must be a good girl and stay inside mummy's tummy till at least 38 weeks ok? You are still not ready yet. Mummy's also not ready yet.
So, when is it getting serious?
Braxton Hicks contractions that tend to increase in frequency and intensity toward the end of the pregnancy may be misinterpreted as contractions of labor and are sometimes referred to as 'false labor' contractions. Women are not usually aware of cervical dilatation, the stretching and opening of the entrance to the uterus, and cervical dilatation can only be measured by a health practitioner during a pelvic examination. What to Do When you are experiencing contractions, either painful or painless, that occur more than four times an hour or are less than 15 minutes apart, you should report this activity to your physician or midwife. You should be prepared to answer the following questions:
- When did the discomfort start?
- What is the type and frequency of the contractions?
- What were you doing when the symptoms began?
- Do you have any other signs or symptoms such as:
- menstrual-like cramps that may come and go
- abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea
- backache that is dull and may radiate around toward the abdomen
- vaginal discharge increase or a noticeable change in color
- pelvic pressure that is constant or intermittent
While waiting for your provider to return her call, you should:
- Stop whatever activity you were doing when the contractions started
- Lie down with your feet elevated or on your left side
- Drink two or three glasses of water or juice since these contractions can sometimes be brought on by dehydration.
These precautions sometimes cause contractions to subside. If symptoms do not lessen within one hour and you aren't able to get in touch with your health-care provider, you should go to the nearest hospital for further evaluation.
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