What is braxton hicks in tagalog?

Are you a soon-to-be mama or someone just curious about pregnancy terms? Well, look no further because we’re going to talk about the infamous Braxton Hicks contractions! This is going to be one heck of a ride, so hold on tight!

What Are These Contractions and Why Do We Have Them?

Contractions in normal talks might sound off-putting but don’t worry, these are not like your ordinary ones. Braxton Hicks occur when your uterus muscles tighten up and relax. Think of it as your body’s way of rehearsing for labor – that’s why they’re also called “practice” contractions.

Innocent yet Irritating

Now imagine being pregnant and feeling random abdominal tugs every few days or weeks without really knowing what’s happening. It can cause some mild discomfort and even make you feel anxious if you don’t know what they are.

How Long Do They Last?

Let us emphasize that brutal fact right there: think LOW intensity muscle cramps. There isn’t really a time limit for them but usually lasts from 30 seconds to 2 minutes at most.

How Common Are They Really?

Rest assured though mummas (and partners too!) because again…these suckers aren’t real contractions -well not entirely anyway- there’s technically NO need to rush straight into pushing baby out until false labor stops completely.

When Do They Start Happening And How Often?

They start occurring around mid-pregnancy (say: from week 20) but again, everyone is very different so take this timeframe with an over-sized tablespoon of salt okay? Sometimes people barely notice them; sometimes mums experience more than others which can range from “geezy-louisy” every other day maybe once/twice all through out four solid walls closer to mum’s due date.

Bleeding? Cramping? This is NOT Normal!

Let’s make this clear as Florida waters – if along with these stomach “tightenings” come bleeding, loads of pain/cramping or lower back aches that don’t quit OR water-breaking-like-leaks then you’ve got yourself some real contractions happening. But remember, rules of thumb and key pointers like knowing the difference between Braxton Hicks (false labor) vs true labor are so important!

Perception Changes With Each Pregnancy

If this isn’t your first rodeo of pregnancy…no guarantees but it may be easier news for you since second-timers might actually detect them more quickly. Don’t mistake it for being immune to such symptoms though; each and every pregnancy has its own impact affecting how ones body deals with all sorts of things- including bumping into those pesky false alarms we’re calling brachtsy here today.

Familiar Territory

That said, when our moms hear “Braxton Hicks”, most wouldn’t bat an eye out at all. It’s akin to hearing something predictable like: pabebe voice + too much chatter on tv > avoid local version altogether lest they induce brain cells toxicity 😀 That comparison could’ve been waaaaay better let’s move on…

Some refer to BH just as “senyas ni baby” which means baby making signs in Tagalog dialect unbeknownst probably because babies do tend repeat patterns + frequency after birth anyway?

How To Tell If You’re Experiencing Them Or Not?

Sometimes they can feel like cramps and discomfort goes hand-in-hand during different times over the course of pregnancy —even without realizing what exactly was going on inside mom’s tummy wall! Funny thing is that those vigorous ligament stretching sensations early in one’s pregnancy hmm wait– maybe that wasn’t BH yet..

The Upside

Why should you care about these so-called false alarms though? Simply put, it’s to familiarize yourself with your body and everything that is happening in there –that way, you’re more likely to notice if something extremely odd or out of the ordinary happens.

The Kind-of Downside Though…

But don’t panic!! Don’t be mistaken that we’re saying false labor itself isn’t annoying because it definitely can get on some people’s nerves..particularly IF they frequently happen to cause random practice contractions through their day..

Final Thoughts To Remember

To summarize all of these braxty talks then:

  • They are normal
  • Practice contractions only (but still consult an OB-GYN ASAP just in case)
  • Happens more as pregnancy progresses due to tightening “prep” purposes
  • Importance of being vigilant especially for moms experiencing them for the first time.

Oh, and since this discussion centers around Tagalog dialect briefly: Braxton Hicks experience is generally known as “Bragston Hiks”. It’d be funny hearing someone say “nako, may bragston hiks ako sa tyan” —unless of course you are currently battling one now.

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