Braxton Hicks contractions

Last revised by Ashesh Ishwarlal Ranchod on 14 Oct 2023

Braxton Hicks contractions are physiological contractions of myometrium that occur in pregnancy. They are often sporadic and start by ~6 weeks.

Radiographic features

Antenatal ultrasound

It may be seen as a transient change myometrial thickness 2.

History and etymology

Named after John Braxton Hicks: English physician who first described it in 1871 1,5.

Differential diagnosis

Considerations for a focal myometrial thickness include:

See also

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