where does the term braxton hicks come from
Braxton Hicks contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are named after the English doctor who first described them. In 1872, John Braxton Hicks investigated the later stages of pregnancy and noted that many women felt contractions without being near birth.[4] This process was usually painless but caused women confusion as to whether or not they were going into actual labor. It has since been realised that Braxton Hicks contractions are much less noticeable during exercise, whereas real contractions are noticeable during exercise.[5]