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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General a3ae7043

Frequency of Braxton Hicks contraction is -

A
One every 2 minutes
B
One every 5 minutes
C
One every 15 minutes
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., One every 15 minutesBraxton - Hicks contractionsUterine contractions in pregnancy has been named after Braxton - Hicks who first described this entity.These contractions are irregular, infrequent, spasmodic and painless without any effect on dilatation of cervix.Patient is not conscious about the contractions.The intensity varies between 5 and 25 mmHg.The number increases during the last week or two, when the uterus may contract as often as every 10 to 20 minutes.

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