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"What to do if you have contractions&amp;nbsp;There are different ways to deal with the pain of different types of contractions. You can do this with or without medication.Braxton-Hicks contractionsYou can ease the pain of Braxton Hicks contractions by: Drinking lots of water Eating RelaxingIn most cases, these contractions fade when you change position or activity. For example, if you were walking when the contractions happened, try resting. Or if you were resting when the contractions started, going on a walk may help.&amp;nbsp;Labor contractionsDrug-free pain management methods can help women with their labor contractions. These includes: Listening to music Massage Gentle yoga Taking a shower or bath Walking Changing positions Distracting yourself from the pain with games or countingIf these drug-free methods don’t work, these pain intervention methods might offer relief: Spinal anesthesia will help you to completely block the pain. Analgesics can help dull the pain, but you will still be able to move your muscles.&amp;nbsp;Post-birth contractionsPost-birth contractions can be very uncomfortable. One way to treat them is with cold packs if your doctor approves.&amp;nbsp;Contractions are what you feel when your body is preparing for labor. They can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Your doctor or midwife can offer advice on how to best to manage the discomfort."
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