What to do if I’m experiencing false labour pain?

 


A pregnant woman might experience “false” labour pains before “true”

 labour, which is also called ‘Braxton Hicks Contractions’. False labour pain

 is often irregular and experienced due to the contraction of muscles in your

 uterus. False contractions are nothing but your body’s way of getting ready

 for the real thing, i.e., the day you give birth.

The false labour pains can be felt as strong cramps in your abdomen which are not at all permanent. It can be experienced while changing positions, walking, or when you are taking a rest and can even stop due to the same. It is not important that all women experience the same kind of pain, it is different for every woman and also for every pregnancy.

They may last for about thirty to sixty seconds on average but in some cases, false labour pain can also be experienced for up to two minutes. False labour pains do not mean that labour has started or is about to begin and normally, you don’t have to worry about these contractions. However, if these contractions are experienced in a regular pattern, starting in the back and intensifying to the front with time, there is a possibility that you might be experiencing true labour pain. In such a scenario, it is advised to visit your healthcare professional and be sure.

If you feel uncomfortable, you can try drinking water or taking a walk (since movement often stops false labour contractions), taking a nap, or resting for some time by listening to music. Taking a warm bath can help you relax or a massage would also be a great way to reduce the pain. However, you must call your doctor if you are having any vaginal bleeding, experiencing strong contractions that are taking on the nature of true labour pains, if your water breaks, or if you have contractions that make even walking difficult. Apart from this, it is absolutely okay to experience false labour pain as these are considered normal during pregnancy.

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