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What Maternity Nurses Wish You Knew About Pregnancy
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Know Your Contractions
“A contraction is going to feel like a menstrual cramp but more severe, with tightening across your abdomen. It isn’t considered a true contraction unless it’s 40 seconds in duration,” says Laura.
These are different from Braxton Hicks which are more “practice contractions” that your body does, and aren’t true labor.
These are different from Braxton Hicks which are more “practice contractions” that your body does, and aren’t true labor.
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