A Definition Of Braxton Hicks Contractions
Source: Adapted from the National Institutes of Health

What does the term “Braxton Hicks contractions” mean? The term “Braxton Hicks contractions” refers to contractions of the uterus during pregnancy that are sometimes mistaken for labor. also called false labor. To find out more about this term, please search the news section of this website for related articles and information.