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Q: What are the occasional irregular painless contractions pregnant women have called?
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What do you call the tightening of the belly during pregnant?

Contractions


Are contractions nomal when pregnant?

only in the last trimester when they prepare the uterus for labor and are called Braxton Hicks contractions.


Can you have your period while pregnant if you have irregular periods?

no, not if you're truly pregnant.


Is it normal at 34 weeks pregnant to have like a period pain?

It could be contractions or it could be false contractions (Braxton Hicks)


What is the name of the drug used to stop contractions in pregnant woman?

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What is massive pain in stomach when 14 weeks pregnant?

They are called contractions of the uterus.


Is it harmful to breast feed a baby when pregnant?

Yes because it can stimulate contractions.


Can constipation cause contractions?

Yes, it is possible for constipation to cause contractions. Many pregnant women experience more Braxton Hicks contractions, which are uncomfortable but safe, when they are either constipated or suffering from large amounts of gas.


Is it possible for contractions to mainly be felt in your lower abdomen?

I am pregnant with my 4th child (29 weeks) and this is the only place I felt them, especially the Braxton/Hicks contractions.


Is it normal to lose liquid while pregnant without having contractions afterwards?

yes


38 weeks pregnant having irregular bad cramp-like pains increased discharge sore back can i be getting ready for labor?

It can be that you are in labor, regular contractions increasing in frequency, severity and interval , pain radiating from up to back and lower abdomen is a sign of true labor.


Can one be pregnant if she misses a month and have irregular eating habits?

Yes