Abdominal tightening/pressure

maria26pc · Aug 1st, 2008, 08:10 AM

Hi Ladies,
Its been a little scary. I have been feeling a tightening sensation in my abdomen for the last 3-4 days. It occurs 3-4 times a day, lasts for 15-30 seconds and goes away. Its not painful but a little uncomfortable and starts around my navel and feels going a little down.Yesterday I felt it at least 5 times mostly when I get up from a sitting position or walk quickly. There was no tightening at night though. I also have some pain in my stomach, especially when I am on bed. I am starting my 20th week today and this is my first pregnancy. Any suggestions?

jobee2222 · Aug 1st, 2008, 08:15 AM

I presume they could be braxton hicks contractions. Basically just your body practicing for labour.

Alexas Mommy · Aug 1st, 2008, 08:32 AM

Braxton Hicks!! And they are prefectly normal, just preparing you for labour!!

missjacey44 · Aug 1st, 2008, 08:41 AM

I would say braxton hicks! Nothing to worry about

maria26pc · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks ladies...
Is there anything I should do about it? I am alright so far today. I got permission to work from home Monday onwards. Do you think there's problem in climbing stairs? Our bedroom is on the second floor

Shri · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:10 AM

Yes Braxton Hicks. I've been getting them for a few weeks now. It is worth mentioning it to your MW or doc because when I did, she thought it might be a UTI which can cause them, and it was so I had some anti biotics. Having said that I am still getting them and she said not to worry. They can be quite intense - the first one I ever had when I was pregnant first time around caused me to faint! When I came round I was 'what WAS that?'

Shri · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by maria26pc

Thanks ladies...
Is there anything I should do about it? I am alright so far today. I got permission to work from home Monday onwards. Do you think there's problem in climbing stairs? Our bedroom is on the second floor

Just don't over do things. If you get them a lot, you must stop and rest. I found they are worse when I am at work and on my feet or out and about and my doc said that is ok, but means I need to sit down and rest for a bit.

maria26pc · Aug 1st, 2008, 09:30 AM

I just called up my gyn's office and they said it sounds normal but asked me to get a urine test done for UTI, just to rule it out. So I'm going for that.

Aug 1st, 2008, 08:10 AM	#1
maria26pc Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 551	Abdominal tightening/pressure Hi Ladies, Its been a little scary. I have been feeling a tightening sensation in my abdomen for the last 3-4 days. It occurs 3-4 times a day, lasts for 15-30 seconds and goes away. Its not painful but a little uncomfortable and starts around my navel and feels going a little down.Yesterday I felt it at least 5 times mostly when I get up from a sitting position or walk quickly. There was no tightening at night though. I also have some pain in my stomach, especially when I am on bed. I am starting my 20th week today and this is my first pregnancy. Any suggestions?

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Aug 1st, 2008, 08:15 AM	#2
jobee2222 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 420	I presume they could be braxton hicks contractions. Basically just your body practicing for labour.

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Aug 1st, 2008, 08:32 AM	#3
Alexas Mommy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 7,420	Braxton Hicks!! And they are prefectly normal, just preparing you for labour!!

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missjacey44 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,449	I would say braxton hicks! Nothing to worry about

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maria26pc Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 551	Thanks ladies... Is there anything I should do about it? I am alright so far today. I got permission to work from home Monday onwards. Do you think there's problem in climbing stairs? Our bedroom is on the second floor

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Shri Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,936	Yes Braxton Hicks. I've been getting them for a few weeks now. It is worth mentioning it to your MW or doc because when I did, she thought it might be a UTI which can cause them, and it was so I had some anti biotics. Having said that I am still getting them and she said not to worry. They can be quite intense - the first one I ever had when I was pregnant first time around caused me to faint! When I came round I was 'what WAS that?'

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Aug 1st, 2008, 09:30 AM	#8
maria26pc Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Posts: 551	I just called up my gyn's office and they said it sounds normal but asked me to get a urine test done for UTI, just to rule it out. So I'm going for that.

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