Im in my 8th month and keep hearing ladies talk about false pain vs real pain. I dont really get what false pain feels like or how to tell the difference. Can someone explain?
Ah the famous false pain, my body loves to fake me out at 38 weeks yaar. They tighten then just disappear, so rude. My doc said real ones wont quit and will have a pattern.
False pains are practice contractions that ease off with rest or water. But if you are not sure whether its false or real, especially near your due date, please just call your doctor. Better to be safe than guess.
False pain is Braxton Hicks, those practice contractions that come and go and dont get stronger or closer. Real labour pain gets regular and intense. If you cant tell the difference, time them and call your gynac if they get regular.
