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Braxton Hicks contractions are termed "practice contractions" and occur throughout pregnancy. When the woman's body is getting ready to go into labor, it begins to show anticipatory signs of impending labor. Among these signs are Braxton Hicks contractions that are more frequent and stronger in intensity. What differentiates Braxton Hicks contractions from true labor?a) Braxton Hicks contractions cause "ripening" of the cervix.
b) Braxton Hicks contractions usually decrease in intensity with walking
c) Braxton Hicks contractions get closer together with activity
d) Braxton Hicks contractions do not last long enough to be true labor

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b) Braxton Hicks contractions usually decrease in intensity with walking

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Braxton Hicks contractions are training contractions in which the belly or part of it is momentarily stiff. Generally, such contractions arise around the 20th week of pregnancy to prepare the uterus and body for the time of delivery. Braxton Hicks contractions usually occur 3 to 4 times a day and can occur when the baby moves or kicks, decreasing with the mother's rest or change in position, usually decreasing in intensity when the woman walks. They last less than 60 seconds and have no rhythm or pain.

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