Who is this Man?

No, he's not a former prophet or inventor of anything...he is the man who gave the name to pre-birth contractions- Braxton Hicks.
Cause
Braxton Hicks contractions is a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes and is thought to be an aid to the body in its preparation for birth. Not all expectant mothers have these contractions. They are thought to be part of the process of effacement, the thinning and dilation of the cervix.
History
Braxton Hicks are named after the English doctor who first described them. In 1872, John Braxton Hicks investigated the latter stages of pregnancy and noted that many women felt contractions without being near birth. This process was usually painless but caused women confusion as to whether or not they were going into actual labor. It has since been found that Braxton Hicks' contractions are much less noticeable during exercise, whereas real contractions are not.
Worsening factors
Dehydration is thought to be a contributing factor in extended Braxton Hicks contractions.
Relieving factors
Methods for ceasing Braxton Hicks contractions include: changing position; taking a warm bath or shower; drinking water; resting; or changing activities.

Just in case you couldn't figure it out, mine started-about a week ago...and happen several times a day. Not painful, they really just feel weird. They affect my lungs first- I feel like my muscles are squeezing my lungs and then my tummy muscles tighten up real hard. Weird but cool. Guess I need to drink more water and work out more.