Contractions Sentence Examples

A medusa has a layer of muscles, more or less strongly developed, running in a circular direction on the surface of the subumbrella, the contractions of which are antagonized by the elasticity of the gelatinous substance of the body.

But I'm not feeling any contractions, nor have I ever felt braxton hicks or anything.

You will also receive the hormone oxytocin to help stimulate uterine contractions.

We then started doing deep squats, with hip presses during contractions.

A given cormus may bear one or several nectocalyces, and by their contractions they propel the colony slowly along, like so many medusae harnessed together.

So definite is this that, despite a great increase in the force of the contractions and despite experimental proof that the heart does more work in a given time under the influence of digitalis, the organ subsequently displays all the signs of having rested, its improved vigour being really due to its obtaining a larger supply of the nutrient blood.

By shaking the blade rhythmically, a rapid-fire exchange of opposing muscle contractions is initiated, from the core to the extremities.

Maria Long labor - 40 hours in total - and spaced-out contractions in second stage, but still gave birth at home.

Death is due to respiratory muscle spasm (remember " tetanic contractions " from your work in physiology - where muscle never rests).

A woman's water may break; she may have back pain; or her contractions may simply begin.

Early labor consists of the initial contractions that you experience.

Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between those practice contractions, which are Braxton-Hicks, and the real thing.

Real labor contractions will come at regular intervals, and they will get progressively stronger.

These contractions are working to open and thin out your cervix to ready the birth canal for the delivery of your baby.

While your contractions may start out at twenty minutes apart, they will eventually progress to around five minutes apart.

These contractions may last as long as a minute, and you may also notice the loss of your mucus plug during this time.

Your contractions are probably occuring every five minutes or less and lasting at least one minute.

Transition is the time in which you focus all of your attention on delivering your baby and coping with the contractions.

If you have a scheduled induction, you will be started on a synthetic hormone, such as pitocin, to stimulate your contractions.

Potential risk of needed bed rest due to possible preterm labor contractions or other complications.

It may take another set of contractions for the placenta to come out, and the kitten will remain attached via the umbilical cords.

If your cat has had contractions for more than an hour without delivering a kitten or seems to be struggling more than normal, take her to a vet immediately.

Stress levels were measure by the muscular contractions in various parts of the body.

Some practitioners believe that black cohosh ripens the cervix and strengthens contractions, leading to the onset of labor.

Black cohosh may stimulate uterine contractions, and could result in miscarriage.

Saponins, the active ingredient, increase blood flow, and it is thought that increased blood flow to the uterus may spark contractions.

This is the active stage of labor where your dog will begin having strong contractions.

Once that first puppy arrives, your dog may take a few minutes to rest before the next wave of contractions begins.

These painful cramps come without warning and are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions.

The symptoms of Parkinson's disease include muscle contractions and stiffness.

These contractions can continue for up to 20 minutes after feeding and may be painful during the first few days.

Regardless of the baby's initial suckling behavior, this interaction stimulates uterine contractions, promotes colonization of harmless bacteria on the nipple, and helps to protect the infant from pathogenic bacteria.

It can take place over a period of days without being noticed or over a period of two to six hours with distinctive contractions.

There is no pain involved with the breaking the bag of waters, although the contractions may intensify.

During this first phase, a woman's contractions typically increase in frequency and duration.

The contractions are more intense and accomplishing more in less time.

Relaxing between contractions is essential for coping because these contractions are more intense.

The contractions become very strong, are two to three minutes apart, and last 60-90 seconds.

It may feel as if the contractions never stop, and there is no time to relax between them.

It is important to breathe with her through contractions as this keeps her attention on what she needs to do.

The uterine contractions get stronger, and the infant passes along the vagina helped by contractions of the uterus and the mother's pushing.

Research has shown, however, that the contractions will continue to push the baby down the birth canal without mother's help.

If a woman is numb from an epidural, she cannot push effectively, and it is usually better to let the contractions work alone.

In the final stage of labor, the placenta is expelled by the continuing uterine contractions.

The importance of the sign of contractions is in the rhythm and not the contractions.

True labor contractions may start once every ten or 15 minutes or even at longer intervals, but gradually the interval decreases until they come every three to four minutes.

If contractions are not ongoing prior to this, they are likely to start soon after.

True labor is determined by whether the contractions are, in fact, changing the cervix.

Although the woman having the contractions may feel like she is really experiencing labor, true labor is determined by cervical change.

Many women may experience Braxton-Hicks contractions (practice contractions) in preparation for true labor, and these can become uncomfortable at times, which prevents the woman from resting.

Inevitably she will wake up in true labor with effective contractions.

Palpating contractions as they occur can assist in determining whether they are strong.

If the contractions can be indented, they probably do not constitute true labor.

The sensors are connected to the monitor and detect the baby's heart rate as well as the uterine contractions.

The monitor then records the FHR and the contractions as a pattern on a strip of paper, called a tracing.

He emphasized the practice of tensing and relaxing muscles so that complete relaxation occurs between contractions in labor.

Peristalsis-Slow, rhythmic contractions of the muscles in a tubular organ, such as the intestines, that move the contents along.

The disease affects the central nervous system and causes painful muscle contractions.

Simple motor tics are characterized by brief muscle contractions of only one or a small number of muscle groups.

Complex motor tics tend to appear more complicated and purposeful than simple tics and involve coordinated contractions of several muscle groups.

If preterm labor is impossible to control at home, the mother may be hospitalized and medication used to attempt to control contractions and dilatation of the cervix.

It may be associated with involuntary muscle spasms, sustained muscle contractions (dystonia), and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes that make movement difficult or uncontrollable.

These medications work by preventing nerves from signaling the muscles to contract, thereby preventing muscle contractions.

Clonic-Referring to clonus, a series of muscle contractions and partial relaxations that alternate in some nervous diseases in the form of convulsive spasms.

Contractions may or may not be painful and may or may not indicate labor.

It causes very powerful contractions of smooth muscle and is associated with mood, attention, emotions, and sleep.

Other injuries are also possible if the child has been thrown clear of the electrical source by forceful muscular contractions.

Other medications may include anticoagulants (blood thinners) to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke, ACE inhibitors to decrease artery constriction and improve blood flow, and inotropes to strengthen the heart's contractions.

The opium in paregoric works to control diarrhea because it slows down the rhythmic contractions of the intestines that ordinarily move food through the digestive tract.

Fast breathing rates, wheezing, abnormal muscle contractions, or a blue cast to the lips or fingernails should all alert the parent that the child is having difficulty breathing and should be seen immediately by a healthcare provider.

Uterine contractions may be weak or irregular, the cervix may not be dilating, or the mother's pelvic structure may not allow adequate passage for birth.

The force of the contractions can be measured with an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC), which is a catheter that can be placed through the cervix into the uterus to measure uterine pressure during labor.

Calculation of this force is determined by subtracting the baseline (resting) pressure from the peak pressure recorded for all contractions in a ten-minute period.

She should not go in if contractions are further apart than four to five minutes.

Following this procedure, a woman commonly experiences gas pains, incision pain, and uterine contractions, which are also common with vaginal delivery.

Pitocin-A synthetic hormone that produces uterine contractions.

The mother is given medication to relax the uterus, minimize discomfort, and prevent premature contractions.

An avulsed fragment occurs when bone fragments are pulled from their normal position by forceful muscle contractions or resistance from ligaments.

These drugs, including nadolol (Corgard) and digoxin (Lanoxin), block the action of beta receptors that control the speed and strength of heart muscle contractions and blood vessel dilation.

Severe poisoning can also lead to tingling in the scalp, fingers, and toes, muscle contractions, an elevated heart rate, rapid breathing, large drops in body temperature and blood pressure, vomiting of blood, and coma.

The mother usually is given medications called tocolytics to prevent contractions and labor during and after surgery.

Following the surgery the mother lies in bed on her side to provide the best circulation to the fetus and to help prevent contractions.

This increases blood flow to the fetus and reduces pressure on the cervix to help prevent uterine contractions.

A major risk of prenatal surgery is nicking the placenta, causing blood hemorrhaging, uterine contractions, and birth of a premature infant who may not survive.

Potassium is needed for muscle contractions and nerve function.

Muscle spasms and cramps are spontaneous, often painful muscle contractions.

These include stiffness at rest, slow muscle relaxation, and spontaneous contractions of a muscle at rest (fasciculation).

In addition, any abnormal contractions or frequent muscle cramps or spasms that cause concern should be evaluated by a physician.

Abnormal muscle contractions are diagnosed through a careful medical history, as well as a physical and neurological examination.

The medical history helps the physician evaluate the presence of other conditions or disorders that might contribute to or cause the abnormal contractions.

The bacteria usually enter the body through a wound and the toxin they produce affects the central nervous system causing painful and often violent muscular contractions.

Muscle contractions in the colon (peristalsis) push the stool toward the rectum.

The bones of the legs and feet are most susceptible to stress fractures, which occur when muscle strains or contractions make bones bend.

The monitor then records the FHR and the contractions as a pattern on a strip of paper.

During contractions, the normal pattern is for the FHR to slow somewhat, picking up again as the contraction ends.

The EFM continuously prints out a record of both the FHR and the duration and frequency of the uterine contractions, so that deviations from normal patterns can be identified.

One is to hold the transducer that picks up the FHR and the other is to hold a tocodynanometer, which picks up uterine activity or contractions.

If it is too high or too low, the contractions may not be detected.

A woman may appear to be having strong contractions but not be progressing in labor.

The insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) permits the determination of the strength of the contractions in millimeters of Hg, a measurement used for pressure.

It is important that the uterus relax between contractions in order for the baby to receive oxygen.

The baby should be capable of withstanding this condition since it is receiving sufficient oxygen between contractions.

The first sign that a baby is not getting enough oxygen between contractions is often a drop in the baby's heart rate after a contraction, called a late deceleration.

The baby's heart rate recovers to a normal level between contractions, only to drop again after the next contraction.

Motility disorders such as Hirschsprung's disease and psuedo-obstruction may cause blockages by retarding peristalsis, the intestinal muscle contractions that move food and waste.

The cramping results from the inability of the muscular contractions of the bowel to push the digested food past the obstruction.

Certain medications (particularly those that diminish intestinal contractions) may increase this risk, but this interaction is unclear.

In some cases of premature labor, the mother may be placed on bed rest or given drugs that can stop labor contractions for days or weeks, giving the developing infant more time to develop before delivery.

Many experts believe that prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in pain and inflammation and which trigger uterine muscle contractions, are responsible for causing menstrual cramping.

By contrast, non-mechanical obstruction, called ileus, occurs because the rhythmic contractions that move material through the bowel (called peristalsis) stop.

In other cases, peristalsis can be spasmodic, causing sudden strong muscle contractions that come and go.

A large network of nerves control the normal rhythmic contractions of the colon.

Antispasmodic medications can slow bowel contractions and decrease diarrhea.

Ventricular fibrillation-An arrhythmia characterized by a very rapid, uncoordinated, ineffective series of contractions throughout the lower chambers of the heart.

Deficiency can lead to convulsions, vision and hearing problems, muscle contractions, tooth-grinding and other problems in children; and atherosclerosis, heart disease, and hypertension in older adults.

Certain medical disorders are characterized by involuntary and uncontrollable muscle contractions.

Medical researchers have discovered that injecting a strictly controlled dose of botulinum toxin into affected muscles inhibits excessive muscle contractions.

The first year or two of a girl's periods are not usually very painful; however, once ovulation begins, the blood levels of the prostaglandins rise, leading to stronger contractions during menstruation.

The NST is performed with an electronic fetal monitor (EFM) that traces the fetal heart rate (FHR) and the presence of any contractions on a monitor strip.

The contraction stress test (CST) is similar to the NST except the FHR is evaluated for accelerations, 15 beats higher than baseline lasting 15 seconds, and in response to contractions as well.

A CST requires the presence of three uterine contractions (UCs) within a 10-minute period lasting at least 40 seconds and of moderate intensity.

The negative part refers to no decelerations being present with uterine contractions (UCs).

Dystonia-sustained muscle contractions, often causing twisting or repetitive movements and abnormal postures.

It may be associated with involuntary muscle spasms, sustained muscle contractions, and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes that make movement difficult or uncontrollable.

Symptoms of listerial meningitis occur about four days after the flu-like symptoms and include fever, personality change, uncoordinated muscle movement, tremors, muscle contractions, seizures, and slipping in and out of consciousness.

After that the moves head much more towards the world of hip hop, with many hip thrusts, contractions, shimmies, and the like.

Some women claim it helps them with contractions, but only if they've practiced it with their partner before delivery.

Additionally, it promotes more efficient uterine contractions and better blood circulation, resulting in less pain for the mother and more oxygen for the baby.

You can remain as relaxed as possible between and during contractions.

Many women are so relaxed in birthing tubs that they actually sleep between contractions.

Your membranes rupture and contractions don't begin within a set amount of time, usually around 6-12 hours.

Additionally, your uterus will not contract as effectively when its infected, resulting in a longer labor pattern and more painful contractions without any benefit for you or your baby.

Pitocin does tend to work well in starting contractions, if your body is ready.

Pitocin has the potential to generate harder and more painful contractions.

It makes contractions similar to transition contractions--only you might be dilated four centimeters when you experience them.

Some babies do not react well to the Pitocin-induced contractions, and you might have the Pitocin turned off, turned on and turned off again, depending on what's going on with your baby.

Pitocin will probably still need to be used to continue labor and start contractions.

He weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 oz. Britney was originally scheduled for a C-section the next day, but the operation was moved up after she began having mild contractions.

Once again, my midwife was calm and reassuring, even when I couldn't coordinate my pushing with the last-stage contractions.

With both of my labours, I was able to move around, try all sorts of things (like sitting in a warm bath to ease the contractions), and choose the position I wanted to be in for each stage.

If you notice cramping, back ache, or contractions before 37 weeks, especially if they are combined with spotting, you should contact your care provider.

If your cervix is dilating or you are having 'real contractions' and not Braxton Hick contractions, your care provider may put you on bed rest.

This procedure only works for back labor, not for pain and pressure associated with contractions.

As your contractions get stronger and closer together, your cervix opens up more and more.

Contractions will start out weak and far apart, and gradually get stronger and come more quickly.

Your contractions will be coming very quickly, sometimes even without a break in between.

You can expect some contractions at this stage, but they are usually much gentler than when you pushed the baby out.

If you notice contractions, chest pain, vaginal bleeding, nauseua, or vomiting, you should contact your care provider.

A fetal monitor is a machine that monitors your baby's heart rate and your contractions.

Your baby's heart rate can be affected by the contractions, his/her movements, and interventions such as narcotics, an epidural, or an amniotomy (rupturing your membranes).

A fetal monitor is usually hooked up to a computer, allowing you to see your baby's heart rate and your contractions on the screen.

The other is a pressure-sensitive device that measures your contractions.

The external contraction monitor does not monitor the strength of your contractions, only how far apart they are and how long they last.

Your contractions can be monitored internally by placing an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC).

During contractions, the increase in intrauterine pressure is measured.

Now, you can see the strength of your contractions on the computer.

These Braxton-Hicks contractions are normal.

Contact your doctor if contractions are frequent, very painful, or occurring in a regular fashion.

Additionally, if you begin to have contractions or experience bleeding or leaking of fluid, notify your doctor.

Extended stimulation of the nipple makes the body produce oxytocin, a hormone that can cause uterine contractions.

Orgasms during intercourse can also produce oxytocin to stimulate contractions.

In reality, these foods may be bowel stimulants that cause dietary tract contractions that many women confuse with uterine cramping.

The movements can help start labor and the swaying motions help relax the labor contractions.

This is the same hormone that causes contractions during labor.

One device will detect the heart rate, while the other measures contractions and the length of time between them.

While doing some of the more common induction techniques can result in contractions, real labor will not begin unless a woman's body is primed for birth.

The mother begins to feel contractions during this early stage of labor.

During the transition stage, the cervix is fully dilated and contractions become very intense.

In normal situations, the mother feels contractions and the placenta is removed with the help of a nurse, doctor, or other birthing specialist.

Women begin experiencing contractions early in their pregnancy.

However, those contractions are known as Braxton Hicks, sporadic uterine contractions named after the first doctor to describe them in 1872.

These contractions are mild and essentially painless.

In the last hours or days before labor, contractions help the cervix thin and dilate, becoming more frequent and severe.

When contractions grow stronger, last longer and appear closer together, it is time to consult the doctor.

There are a series of acupressure points that can be very effective in reducing the pain of contractions.

If you begin the treatment while the contractions are still fairly mild, you'll promote a calmer and more relaxed state.

Many women who are pregnant for the first time find themselves wondering how to identify Braxton Hicks contractions.

Braxton Hicks contractions were first described in 1872 by British gynecologist John Braxton Hicks.

They are sometimes known as pre-labor contractions or Hicks signs.

Braxton Hicks contractions are intermittent contractions that occur after the first trimester of pregnancy.

The contractions are generally infrequent, irregular, and fairly mild.

Unlike true labor contractions, these contractions are generally only felt in the front of your abdomen or pelvic region.

While many women do experience pre-labor contractions, there is no reason to be concerned if you don't notice them.

In most cases, pre-labor contractions aren't painful.

If you've been experiencing pre-labor contractions, you may be wondering how to know if you're really in labor.

If you are having contractions of any sort that are fewer than 12 minutes apart and you are less than 37 weeks along in your pregnancy, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Even if they seem like relatively painless Braxton Hicks contractions, this could be a sign of premature labor.

Within a few hours or up to a few days after Misoprostol is given, you'll experience contractions and expel the fetus.

As you near your due date, you may notice that the Braxton Hicks contractions become more severe or occur more often.

These contractions are the most common reason for pregnant women to believe they have gone into labor.

The purpose of these contractions is to prepare your uterus and cervix for the work ahead, but they precede true labor contractions.

However, the baby can do this several weeks before birth, so the baby dropping, like Braxton Hicks contractions, is not one of the true signs of labor.

Some women experience a lot of contractions in the week before their due date and begin worrying that the baby will be born early.

Contrary to what's shown in movies and television, the most common way for labor to start is for contractions to develop more often and to increase in intensity.

It is possible to experience strong contractions fairly often (for example, every ten minutes), but as long as they remain ten minutes apart and do not increase in intensity, true labor has not begun.

Take a rest if you experience contractions or move around if that helps to distract you, but do note the time between contractions carefully so you can call your practitioner when the contractions are the desired number of minutes apart.

For some women, contractions do not progress slowly, but start all of a sudden.

If this is the case, your contractions warrant calling your practitioner right away, especially if they are five minutes apart or fewer.

Generally speaking, the water will break at some point during the progression of contractions as they come more and more often and increase in severity.

However, if you are not experiencing contractions but your water breaks or you suspect you are leaking amniotic fluid, call your doctor right away.

The water can break before or after contractions have started.

Early signs of labor can be subtle but nothing is more obvious than contractions, which occur when you are in labor.

Braxton Hicks contractions can be another confusing matter.

Braxton Hicks contractions may occur, which can be very confusing for first time mothers because they feel similar to labor contractions but they do not cause the cervix to dilate or efface.

Contractions are one of the signs of going into labor, but women who have been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions may wonder how they will know if their contractions have turned into true labor.

Braxton Hicks contractions may become stronger and more painful as your due date approaches, although they will still have no identifiable pattern and may often stop if you have a snack or start a different activity.

True labor contractions will not stop with a change in position or when you engage in mild activity such as walking or light housework.

The contractions will occur at regular intervals and become increasingly longer.

Many women lose the mucus plug without knowing it, but it is a sign that labor is going to start soon.Bloody show is a sign of impending labor that may or may not occur right before contractions begin.

Braxton Hicks contractions feel like the real thing, but they are not effective in moving the baby down the birth canal.

The pre-labor contractions are inconsistent both in frequency and in duration.

These unproductive contractions are telltale signs that labor is impending.

The signs of impending labor lead to labor contractions, which occurs when a woman is really in labor.

The intense sensations are strong enough to cause the water to break, but contractions may begin before or after the water breaks.

The contractions thin out and dilate the cervix; they also help the baby descend into the birth canal.

Once the baby is ready for the outside world, hormones will be released that induce contractions.

These contractions are usually what will eventually break the membranes (water breaking), at which point the actual birth should take place within 24 hours in order to prevent infections and complications for the baby.

Your partner's semen may soften the cervix and the act can bring on contractions and relaxation, both of which are good for furthering labor.

Remember that contractions work best at getting the baby out when you are relaxed.

Part 2 also includes Braxton Hicks contractions and the stages of labor and delivery.

Mild contractions begin towards the end of the early stage one of labor.

Expect the contractions to be approximately five minutes apart and relatively light in intensity.

Many women describe the first early contractions as menstrual cramps or a low back pain.

Your contractions are stronger, longer, closer together and more painful.

Expect your contractions to be three to five minutes apart and approximately one minute long.

Blowing breaths help distract you from the pain and stress of the contractions and the birth itself; during this type of breath, you inhale through your nose for three counts and blow the air out of your mouth forcefully.

Freedom of movement makes it easier to cope with contractions.

False labor (Braxton Hicks contractions) and light cramping that signals the very beginning of real labor will not be experienced during the first trimester.

For women who are nearing the point when they would go into labor naturally, acupressure can tip the scales and start labor contractions.

There are two spots on the body that can be stimulated to induce labor contractions.

These two spots can both bring on contractions if the woman's body is already close to beginning labor.

If you start having contractions, take a few minutes as a break after each contraction before stimulating the spot again.

In addition, if you experience an orgasm, the hormones released may begin your contractions.

Stimulating your nipples may produce the hormone oxytocin, which can cause contractions.

There is no scientific reason that eating a certain food will induce labor other than causing diarrhea or gas, which may be confused with labor contractions.

If a food causes vomiting, you may experience contractions, but this is not recommended and can be dangerous.

Phosphorous is required for muscular contractions as well.

The medication may be used when the pregnant woman goes into labor prematurely or it may be used to prevent premature birth before contractions begin.

If the doctor does not use a medication that is effective in stopping contractions, he or she may be liable for failing to do everything necessary to save the infant.

Isotonic contractions are distinctly different from isometric contractions, in that they occur with movement at the joint.

In contrast, isometric contractions occur with no movement at the joints.

For example, during physical therapy, you might not be strong enough for isotonic movement so isometric contractions might have to work.

Isometric contractions are a squeezing and contracting of muscle groups without much motion.

Isometric exercises - These exercises work multiple groups of muscles at the same time and you can see the complete muscle contractions when naked.

When you change a muscle's length while exerting against consistent force, you are performing isotonic contractions.

In people with cerebral palsy, it can relieve muscle contractions that interfere with movement.

Muscle contractions can exaggerate certain wrinkles, including "frown lines" between the eyes and "worry lines" on the forehead.

The circular system is developed continuously over the entire subumbral surface, and the velum represents a special local development of this system, at a region where it is able to act at the greatest mechanical advantage in producing the contractions of the umbrella by which the animal progresses.

The third body region or trunk may attain a great length, one or two feet, or even more, and is also muscular, but the truncal muscles are of subordinate importance in locomotion, serving principally to promote the peristaltic contractions of the body by which the food is carried through the gut.

As the vaso-motor centre in the medulla oblongata is also stimulated, as well as the contractions of the heart, there is thus trebly caused a very great rise in the blood-pressure.

The cardiac contractions become irregular, the ventricle assumes curious shapes - "hour-glass," &c. - becomes very pale and bloodless, and finally the heart stops in a state of spasm, which shortly afterwards becomes rigor-mortis.

The tetanic or summed contractions are more extensive than the simple, both in space and time, and liberate more energy, both as mechanical work and heat.

When muscle that has remained inactive for some time is excited by a series of single and equal stimuli succeeding at intervals too prolonged to cause summation the succeeding contractions exhibit progressive increase up to a certain degree.

We find that if the series of excitations of the muscle be prolonged beyond the short stage of initial improvement, the contractions, after being well maintained for a time, later decline in force and speed, and ultimately dwindle even to vanishing point.

These contractions, however, may prove too great a strain upon the eyesight or the memory, and thus become a hindrance instead of a help. This was apparently the case in Greek, for though the early printers cast types for all the contractions of the Greek MSS.

When the conic is an ellipse the meridian line is in the form of a series of waves, and the film itself has a series of alternate swellings and contractions as represented in figs.

But the surface-tension, acting on a cylindric column of liquid whose length exceeds the limit of stability, begins to produce enlargements and contractions in the stream as soon as the liquid has left the orifice, and these inequalities in the figure of the column go on increasing till it is broken up into elongated fragments.

This process, which we have followed as it takes place on an individual portion of the falling liquid, goes through its several phases at different distances from the orifice, so that if we examine different portions of the stream as it descends, we shall find next the orifice the unbroken column, then a series of contractions and enlargements, then elongated drops, then flattened drops, and so on till the drops become spherical.

When the resolution is effected in a perfectly periodic manner, each drop is in the same phase of its vibration as it passes through a given point of space; and thence arises the remarkable appearance of alternate swellings and contractions described by Savart.

Of great practical importance is the fact that the cornutine causes rhythmic contractions such as naturally occur, whilst the sphacelinic acid produces a tonic contraction of the uterus, which is unnatural and highly inimical to the life of the foetus.

The circulation is maintained by the rhythmical contraction of the afferent vessel and by less regular contractions of some of the other vessels.

Braille contractions which could then be programmed into a translation package.

Contractions at the start of labor help to soften the cervix.

This means that contractions are started with an unfavorable cervix, often with the membranes still intact.

However, there have been no recorded cases of Ginger inducing uterine contractions or miscarriages.

The minerals calcium and magnesium govern the working of nerves which regulate muscle contractions.

For instance, no one would consider using only isometric contractions to develop strength in athletes.

By this time things had calmed down quite a lot and my contractions had become quite erratic, I was feeling pretty low.

Contractions should not be followed by a full stop.

Parents or teachers may notice an abnormal turning in of the foot, an awkward gait or contractions of many different muscle groups.

Mom will strain visibly with contractions.

Once contractions start, the kittens will begin being born within an hour.

If a woman is experiencing contractions and makes no cervical change, then this is false labor.

Alex waited through some more contractions and finally pulled the foal straight out.

The history of Pomerania, as distinct from that of Pomerellen, consists mainly of an almost endless succession of divisions of territory among the different lines of the ducal house, and of numerous expansions and contractions of territory through constant hostilities with the elector of Brandenburg, who claimed to be the immediate feudal superior of Pomerania, and with other neighbouring rulers.