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How to Identify Pregnancy Contractions



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46 Almeida Prado
46 Almeida Prado
During pregnancy the woman may have several episodes of contractions, but not all represent the beginning of labor. Being able to identify contractions is very important so that the woman knows when to go to the hospital or not. Pregnancy contractions are characterized by: Pain in the lower abdomen, as if it were a stronger menstrual cramp than normal; Pain in the form of a stitch in the region of the vagina or the bottom of the back, as if it were a renal crisis; The belly becomes very hard during contraction, which lasts at most 1 minute at a time