title: Let's get rid of the term "Braxton Hicks contractions".
abstract: The early detection of preterm labor and the prevention of preterm birth require special attention to early subtle signs and symptoms of preterm labor. The concept of "Braxton Hicks contractions" may negate these early signs and symptoms by falsely reassuring patients, thus encouraging them not to seek medical care promptly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Lambertz
mesh_terms: D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D014590:Uterine Contraction