24 weeks with twins and having constant braxton hicks

[shirlls]

I am 24 weeks and having constant braxton hicks all day. No pattern, I'm not having any cramping or discharge, and my bump is huge! People are thinking I am full term.

I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow so I'll speak to them about them then. but does anyone have any advice?

 

[mandaa1220]

I get braxton hicks, but not all day. Just misc sometimes, more so at night. I would definitely talk to your doctor and see their thoughts.

 

[Pix]

Of course consult your doctor, but past that I can give you my experience. With my son I started BH at 22-24 weeks regularly up until delivery. Drove me crazy because in the end I had no idea I was in labor and he was my 2nd baby. I'm speculation I'll start with them again early. Dr wasn't concerned just told me to make sure I drink my fluids. So this time I keep a 2 quart container with a few drops of sweet orange oil in it. It's 64ounces and exactly what I should be currently drinking. At the end of the day I know where I stand with it! Good luck!

 

[mmMlm]

I had a TON with my second pregnancy. They got worse if I was walking or on my feet a lot, or didn't drink enough water.
Rest (sit/lie down), drink lots and lots of water... and try to ignore them!

 

[Rhapsodi]

I had a few nights of constant BH at 18weeks. I talked to my midwife and she was concerned because they were early and consistent. But when I had them I drank extra water and laid down. I was able to sleep. When I talked to her later she said that's exactly what I should do but if they continued or were stronger/more frequent to call. It turned out I had a uti which was causing the BH. After a round of antibiotics they went away.

 

[princessatmey]

i think ive got bh this preg early (3rd) 22+5 all week bump gets tight at sides little uncomfy, thought stretching but its happened everyday. Have had little stomach an back cramps too but eventually go on own. id say deff keep mw updated as your havin twins which do come early. But ive been told if dehidrated it makes bh worse do make sure drink loads which if your bubs like mine likes kick or sit on bladder then probs pee alot lol.

 

[Elsa50501]

If you feel that you're having several in the same hour, then call up your midwife/OB for advice. A couple a day is normal, especially if you've been more active (on your feet) or dehydrated. if they start to happen more frequently you should track them and call for medical advice to be on the safe side.

 

[StranjeGirl]

I was getting between like 3- 10 a day starting about 16 weeks. I didn't have any with my first, ever. I assume they were BH because they felt like mild contractions. At my 20 week scan they checked my cervix and cervical length and they said it looked perfect and no signs of preterm labor, so they must just be BH. By this time they were happeneing at least 10 times a day and felt stronger. I started taking a magnesium supplement (natural calm) because I was starting to feel like I was going to get those dreadful leg cramps in the middle of the night, and now all of a sudden my BH are way less. If I take my supplement I am feeling at most 4 a day, but usually more like 2. RIght before the supplement I was feeling about 10-12 a day and they were more strong. I don't know for sure if it is related, but it really seems like the magnesium helped. ONce your checked out and confirmed it is just BH, maybe ask if a supplement could help?

 

[PrincessMommy]

I got braxton hicks with my son from 19weeks. My ob didn't even believe me. I went in to early labour at 28 weeks. As long as there is no pattern, don't worry!! Just keep and eye on them