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False Labor (Noun)

Meaning

Painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • During the third trimester, many women experience false labor, which can be mistaken for the real thing but does not progress to actual childbirth.
  • False labor is characterized by painless contractions of the uterus that can be felt throughout pregnancy, becoming more frequent as the due date approaches.
  • As her pregnancy advanced, Sarah began to feel regular false labor contractions, which were sometimes strong enough to wake her up at night.
  • Her doctor reassured her that the mild cramping and tightening she was feeling was just false labor, and that her body was simply preparing for the real thing.
  • In the weeks leading up to her delivery, Emily experienced frequent episodes of false labor, which she described as feeling like menstrual cramps.

Synonyms

  • Braxton-Hicks Contraction

Hypernyms

  • Contraction
  • Muscle Contraction
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