Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
The contractions begin irregularly and are weak in intensity, gradually becoming more regular and stronger, with prolonged duration and shorter intervals. For example, if the interval is 2–3 minutes and the duration is 50–60 seconds. In the last few months of pregnancy, irregular contractions occur, especially in the last few weeks. After fetal movement, placing one's hand on the abdomen will feel it harden from time to time. These contractions are irregular, nonic, and painless.