how are true labor contractions different from Braxton Hicks contractions?

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Abbi made it to 39 weeks and is begin seen in OB triage for labor pains and leaking fluid. She thinks her water broke!  

 

She is excited yet nervous about meeting her infant. Her partner is at the bedside. She tells you she just found out she is GBS +. She has no drug allergies.

 

Abbi seems somewhat tired and states that her contractions are located in the abdomen and groin and are irregular and uncomfortable.

 

Are these contractions characteristic of true labor and how are true labor contractions different from Braxton Hicks contractions? 

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