A First-Time Mother at 18 Weeks of Gestation Is in for Her

Multiple Choice

A first-time mother at 18 weeks of gestation is in for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit.The client tells the nurse that she is afraid that she is going into premature labor because she is beginning to have regular contractions.The nurse explains that these are Braxton Hicks contractions.What other information is important for the nurse to share?

A) Braxton Hicks contractions should be painless.
B) They may increase in frequency with walking.
C) These contractions might cause cervical dilation.
D) Braxton Hicks contractions will impede oxygen flow to the fetus.