ContractionsThis is my first pregnancy. At every of my Dr’s appointments, my Dr asks to ensure I’m not having contractions. I tell her know, however truthfully have no actual thought as a result of I don’t know what they feel like…help? Any clarification can be great!

Non-progressing contractions. Contractions that aren’t getting longer, stronger and nearer together. This might mean that the contractions are usually not opening the cervix. It normally signifies that other work is being carried out, reminiscent of turning your child to a different place, softening or thinning the cervix. Your health care provider offers you particular guidelines about when it is best to get ready to come to the hospital. You may additionally wish to time contractions for a bit after there was a change in how the contractions really feel. That can provide you a better idea of how a lot time you have to …

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