As already in the last weeks of pregnancy and is very worried that is about to begin delivery. Labors the first, you're scared, how to distinguish the birth pangs of the training that is not immediately run to the hospital in vain?
Generic and training contractionshave clear differences. They have in common only one thing - and those, and others are the reduction of muscle tissue.
Training, or Braxton Hicks
Such contractions are called after the English physician who first described them in 1872, appear quite early. Already in the 20 weeks of pregnancy, a woman may experience irregular painless uterine contractions lasting 30-60 seconds that pass on their own and do not contribute to the disclosure of the cervix uterus. They may begin at rest and during movement, while emotional arousal. Usually enough to switch the focus, change posture, and they stop.
Training and labor pain: how to distinguish? / istockphoto.com
Birth pains
As far as labor contractions, they are regular, their intensity increases. They are quite painful. In addition, the process of birth of the child is also accompanied by discharge of water and mucus plug, pushing.
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