If you take a look at my ticker below you will notice that we only have 99 days left!!! Who knows maybe even less? As long as he is healthy I wouldn't mind him making an appearance a week early or so.
I actually had my first episode of Braxton Hicks contractions last night. No need to get excited, it doesn't mean he's on his way yet, just getting prepared. Here is a little blurb about Braxton Hicks for those of you who are unfamiliar with them, I know I was pretty uneducated until this morning.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
Braxton Hicks contractions can begin as early as the second trimester, however they are most common in the third trimester. The muscles of your uterus tighten for approximately 30 to 60 seconds or as long as 2 minutes. Braxton Hicks are also called “practice contractions” because they will prepare you for the real thing and you can practice the breathing exercises you are learning in your childbirth classes.
What causes Braxton Hicks contractions?
There are a few speculations for why women have these contractions. Some physicians and midwives think they may play a part in toning the uterine muscle and promoting the flow of blood to the placenta. They are not believed to have any connection with dilating the cervix, but may have some effect on the softening of the cervix. However, as Braxton Hicks contractions become more intense closer to the time of delivery, the contractions are considered false labor, which can help in the dilation and effacement process.
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