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Braxton Hicks contractions

/ˌbrakstən ˈhɪks/

plural
- 1. intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy.
Word Origin early 20th century: named after John Braxton Hicks (1823–97), English gynaecologist.
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Braxton Hicks contractions
Uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor
Braxton Hicks contractions, also known as practice contractions or false labor, are sporadic uterine contractions that may start around six weeks into a pregnancy. However, they are usually felt in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Wikipedia
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