Uterine Contractions That are Irregular and Brief That Occur Toward

Question

Uterine contractions that are irregular and brief that occur toward the end of gestation are called
A) parturition.
B) expulsion.
C) true labor.
D) Braxton-Hicks.
E) dilation.

Accepted Answer

Braxton-Hicks are early contractions that occur sporadically and are not painful. They can begin as early as the second trimester but are more commonly felt in the third trimester. They are irregular and brief and do not signify the onset of true labor.