Braxton Hicks or the real thing? 🧳 Facts: Braxton Hicks are the rehearsal — practice contractions that show up from the second trimester onward and get more noticeable near the end. They usually feel like a tightening across the bump, come irregularly, don't build in intensity, and tend to ease off if you change position, rest or drink some water. Real labor contractions do the opposite: they keep coming, settle into a rhythm, get longer and stronger, and don't quit when you move around. Other signs that things are getting close include the bump dropping lower, a burst of nesting energy, and losing the mucus plug. And the rule that matters most: if you're unsure which kind you're having, or anything feels off, call your provider. They would far rather hear from you than not. 🧳 New from LunaToons: a 3D animated pregnancy comedy cartoon where an expectant mother feels her first contraction on a city staircase as her due date approaches — while inside the belly the baby is frantically trying to zip up an overpacked suitcase. 🎬 Want a cartoon like this about YOUR family? Comment "GUIDE" and we'll DM you the step-by-step guide. Tag a mom who's still not packed 🧳 #pregnancy #braxtonhicks #thirdtrimester #pregnancycomedy #animatedcomedy - @lunatoons.tv