While Braxton Hicks may seem like an annoyance, yet another thing to deal with in pregnancy, they are believed to be helpful in preparing your body for labor, even though no noticeable progress can be seen. (verywellfamily.com)
Hospitals use lots of terms, but really, it's all connected: pregnancy prepares your body for labor, labor preps you for delivery, and delivery ushers in a whole new life of sleeplessness and joy. (romper.com)
♦ Hip and PELVIC PAIN caused by the release of the hormone relaxin which prepares your body for labor. (amazon.co.uk)