Braxton Hicks contractions are uterine contractions that start in early pregnancy. Most don't notice them until sometime in the second or third trimester – and some women never notice them at all.

Cramping in the first trimester Cramping is ... trimester Cramping in the third trimester of pregnancy is most often caused by Braxton-Hicks contractions, also known as false labor pains.

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Gradually, those first twinges will become ... weak abdominal muscles, and pregnancy hormones. Here’s where it can get confusing: Regular contractions come and go, giving you time to catch ...