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Braxton Hicks contractions
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Braxton Hicks contractions [ˈbrækstən ˈhɪks]
pl n
(Medicine) painless intermittent contractions of the womb that occur in pregnancy, becoming stronger towards full term
[named after J. Braxton Hicks (1823-97), British obstetrician]
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When the time is almost up the mother will experience Braxton Hicks contractions that eventually lead to strong labor pains and finally lead to the delivery of the baby.
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I was sure they were braxton hicks contractions - false labour - but they did not ease off.
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