Braxton Hicks for Dummies

Very curious if anyone has info from their ob or researched these topics let me know!!

Does more frequent braxton hicks contractions mean you are getting closer to labor or that your body is becoming more prepared (like dilating / cervix softening etc.) or does it not mean anything at all??

Have you ever went into labor with very minimal Braxton hicks throughout your pregnancy?

Do braxton hicks feel anything like real contractions????!!