Is it normal to experience contractions during pregnancy?  (and how to alleviate it)

Is it normal to experience contractions during pregnancy? (and how to alleviate it)

The appearance of contractions during pregnancy is normal, especially after 20 weeks of pregnancy. These contractions are called Braxton-Hicks contractions, or “training contractions” and serve to “train” the body’s muscles for delivery. Generally, these contractions are relatively light, irregular and subside within a few seconds or minutes, and can often be confused with abdominal cramps. […]

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