Increasing Contractions in Pregnancy
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Contractions in pregnancy refer to the uterus tightening and relaxing. Regular contractions that are increasing in pain and closer in timing indicate the start of labor.

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Increasing contractions in pregnancy

Generally, Increasing contractions in pregnancy can be related to:

• Threatened Miscarriage

  A threatened abortion or miscarriage are the same condition. A patient may present with vaginal bleeding or cramping in early pregnancy, but an ultrasound will show a live fetus (baby) and the patients cervix will be closed. The majority of these patients will continue to have a normal pregnancy, but some will progress to complete miscarriage.

Sometimes, Increasing contractions in pregnancy may be related to these serious diseases:

• Placental Abruption

  This is a condition during pregnancy where the placenta separates from the uterus before the fetus is born. Since the placenta is rich in blood supply and provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, separation can result in significant vaginal bleeding and cut off oxygen supply to the fetus, endangering both mother and child. Common causes include abdominal trauma in pregnancy such as being in a motor vehicle accident or falling on your abdomen. Other causes are also possible. Symptoms typically include vaginal bleeding and abdominal or pelvic pain similar to contractions. Any such concerns in pregnancy should seek emergency care.

• Threatened Preterm Labor

• Premature Rupture of Membranes

• Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
• Chorioamnionitis