Sentences with phrase «prodromal labor often»

Women who experience prodromal labor often have shorter active labors, so it is important to eat enough and stay hydrated to be ready for labor when it starts.

Not exact matches

There is often a misconception that prodromal labor is the same as having Braxton Hicks contractions, but there is a definite difference.

Another difference is that Braxton Hicks contractions are often not regular or intense, while prodromal labor can follow a very regular contraction pattern and vary in intensity.

Prodromal labor can last days, weeks or even a month or more, often starting and stopping at the same time each day (or night).

Prodromal labor is different from Braxton Hicks contractions, which are often painless, «practice» contractions, in which your uterus is simply preparing for the big day.