re a perfectly normal part of pregnancy and can begin to occur as early as the second
trimester, although they usually occur more commonly in the
third trimester of your pregnancy; also, not every pregnant woman will experience them.
Braxton Hicks contractions are your body’s way of getting ready for actual labor. Initially they may be scary, especially as their intensity increases near the end of the pregnancy and you're not sure if it's the real deal or not.