Uterine contractions

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Common-

A hardening of the belly alongside a contraction of the uterus for pregnant women, usually accompanied by intense pain or discomfort. They usually occur in the run-up to and during vaginal delivery, as a mechanism to help expel the baby.

Associated diseases

Ongoing labour

Premature birth risk

Intraamniotic infection - Corioamnionitis

Premature detachment of normally posed placenta - Placental abruption

Complication of uterine myoma

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