1. What are Braxton Hicks Contractions? Braxton Hicks Contractions can begin as early as the second trimester

2. Braxton Hicks contractions may become more pronounced .

3. The following information should be helpful in determining the difference between true labor and Braxton Hicks Contractions

4. Braxton Hicks Contractions are false labor pains to get your body ready for the real thing

5. Braxton Hicks Contractions (aka practice or false Contractions): These can occur any time after the middle of your pregnancy (or not at all)

6. It could be difficult to differentiate between true labor Contractions and false Contractions, also known as Braxton Hicks Contractions, which occur in the weeks nearing childbirth

7. Do n't worry , though : Your baby may be able to feel the contraction as it squeezes the uterus , but Braxton Hicks contractions are n't dangerous or harmful .