When Braxton-Hicks contractions occur, they are considered to be part of:
A) false labor
B) initial labor
C) delivery
D) afterbirth

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Braxton-Hicks contractions are also known as "practice contractions" as they are not true labor contractions. They are commonly experienced during pregnancy as the uterus prepares for delivery, but they do not signify the onset of active labor. Therefore, they are considered a part of false labor.

When Braxton-Hicks Contractions Occur, They Are Considered to Be Part