Apparently having contractions but don't feel them

[cskme_]

I went to L&D yesterday because i had very reduced fetal movement. Of course when I laid down she started moving. Anyways they hooked me up to the monitors and before I left they asked about my contractions, I told them I wasn't having any but they said according to the monitor I was having irregular contractions but pretty often. How come I am not feeling them? And does this mean I'm any closer to delivery? Fingers crossed lol

 

[Nikko88]

Hope it means you are getting closer. Definitely your body getting ready.

 

[Buttonsbabe86]

I don't have an answer for you I am afraid.

Just wanted to say I was kept in overnight at 38 weeks due to high blood pressure and they told me exactly the same, that on the monitors I was having a lot of irregular contractions and did I want any pain relief. Advised them that I couldn't feel them and I don't even suffer from Braxton Hicks either. Hasn't caused any problems, just assuming it is my body getting ready.

Got checked with the midwife at 39+3 and cervix hasn't even dilated at all either, so unfortunately my contractions didn't even help with that (which I was hoping for), that they would be doing some good. Must literally just be practising for the big day. But no, even now I still haven't felt a thing.

 

[Lucasmum]

When I had DS I was regular up on L&D due to reduced movement and I was always told I was having contractions I couldn't feel didn't mean any thing for me though

 

[maryanne1987]

I have to say I'm the same as lucusmum. I have been monitored twice a week since 30 weeks and I have had contractions almost every time, I was told if they aren't regular or painful then they are just Braxton hicks and your body preparing. Nothing to be worried about.

 

[SleepyBaby]

I get a lot of braxtons where bump goes hard but if your not looking for it you would miss it!

 

[cskme_]

I've been paying closer attention and actually have noticed them. They are irregular but often, the top of my bump will go hard and tight, I used to think it was baby's bum pushing out but now it makes more sense