Should I Be Timing Braxton Hicks?

Contractions that only show up from time to time are most likely Braxton-Hicks. But if they start coming regularly, time them for about an hour. If they get stronger or closer together, you are likely experiencing true labor.

Do frequent Braxton Hicks mean labor soon?

You have more Braxton Hicks contractions.

More frequent and intense Braxton Hicks contractions can signal pre-labor, which is when your cervix starts to thin and widen, setting the stage for true labor.

How frequent should Braxton Hicks be?

In later pregnancies, you may feel Braxton Hicks contractions more often, or earlier. Some women won't feel them at all. In late pregnancy, you may experience Braxton Hicks contractions more often — perhaps as much as every 10 to 20 minutes.