From: Pregnancy.org - Labor and Delivery
As your estimated time of delivery approaches you may notice the
quotBraxton Hicksquot contractions become more frequent and
intense. It is very common for women to think that they are
experiencing the real thing only to go to the hospital or call
their midwife and be told it was a false alarm. Read quotFalse
Laborquot to learn more. read more
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