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When are Braxton Hicks contractions the cause of preterm labor?

Braxton Hicks Contractions

Braxton Hicks contractions are normal. If you experience four or five in an hour you need to contact your healthcare provider. If you experience six or more in an hour you should either go immediately to your healthcare provider or to the labor and delivery unit of your hospital as this will bring on preterm labor.

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