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Braxton Hicks: worse second time around?
By Babyexpert.com on 21/05/2007 12:48:00
Are you likely to suffer more from Braxton Hicks with baby No 2?
uncomfortable Braxton Hicks contractions. This is quite normal.If you are far advanced in your pregnancy, it is useful to know how to spot the difference between Braxton Hicks and true labour.Braxton Hicks tend to be irregular and can vary in length whereas real
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Week 30 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 01/03/2012 05:48:00
what's happening with you and your baby at week 30 of pregnancy?
and weighs just over 1kg.Amazing guide to your growing babyYou You may feel Braxton Hicks practice contractions now, although most people don't feel them until the last weeks of pregnancy. Practice relaxation and breathing exercises in preparation for labour
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Why do I feel so uncomfortable?
By Babyexpert.com on 06/01/2012 11:13:00
Why do I feel so uncomfortable in the third trimester? Midwife Nikki Khan answers your pregnancy Qs.
Midwife Nikki Khan says...It sounds like your baby is lying in an awkward position. Your tummy will be changing shape as your baby settles into your pelvis ready for birth. A common concern is that this discomfort is due to labour pains, but they wouldn't subside after you'd just...
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How will I know I'm in labour?
By on 20/12/2012 08:30:00
Early signs to show that labour is actually starting
until you've been contracting regularly for a few hours, rather than rush into hospital with the first contraction.'Is it a false alarm?Not all contractions are the real thing. Braxton Hicks are practice contractions, which can happen any time after 20
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Pregnancy jargon explained
By Babyexpert.com on 13/09/2011 05:48:00
Demystify those scary-sounding pregnancy medical terms with our easy jargon-busting article
If you don't know your fundus from your Braxton Hicks, you're not alone. Read on to demystify those scary-sounding medical terms and you'll go to the top of the (antenatal) class!Symphysis-fundal heightThis is difficult enough to pronounce, let
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Your B-day count down TWO weeks to go
By Babyexpert.com on 14/03/2011 13:18:00
Read our three part countdown to a stress-free Birth day
.90, from John Lewis. You may get cramps, like period pains, known as Braxton Hicks, these are practice contractions. Unlike real contractions, Braxton Hicks generally taper off or disappear altogether.Two weeks to go Swot up on pain relief (click here
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Week 36 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 15/03/2012 09:36:00
what's happening with you and your baby at 36?
as Braxton Hicks contractions. These can get quite strong, so you may mistake them for labour. If you’re not sure, time them over the course of an hour. If they get longer and closer together, call your midwife. Use them to practise your breathing exercises
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Week 39 of pregnancy
By Babyexpert.com on 21/03/2012 06:28:00
what's happening with you and your baby at week 39 of pregnancy?
It’s Week 39 of your pregnancy, and there’s just a week to go! You may now be experiencing regular Braxton Hicks contractions, in preparation for the real thing.Everything you need to know about labourStrategies for coping with the pain
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Premature birth: the warning signs
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2007 12:40:00
Symptoms that could indicate you're going to give birth before 36 weeks.
, sudden swelling, severe headaches or pain in the top of your abdomen (these can be signs of pre-eclampsia).Contractions. From 20 weeks onwards, many mums-to-be experience Braxton Hicks 'practice' contractions, when the womb seems to harden for a minute
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Premature birth: the warning signs
By Babyexpert.com on 10/07/2007 12:40:00
Symptoms that could indicate you're going to give birth before 36 weeks.
, sudden swelling, severe headaches or pain in the top of your abdomen (these can be signs of pre-eclampsia).Contractions. From 20 weeks onwards, many mums-to-be experience Braxton Hicks 'practice' contractions, when the womb seems to harden for a minute
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