Strong Braxton Hicks

[Swanny]

Is anyone else getting them a LOT? Mine started this time round at about 20 weeks and they are getting so strong the past week.

I had them with my son and actually ended up getting checked over a few times to make sure it was just Braxton Hicks.

I feel like if I say I'm getting them that people look at me like....really?? Already etc etc.

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[angelandbump]

I don't actually know what they feel like if I'm being honest. I'm still cramps a lot but I don't get tightenings if that's what it's like?

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[BubsMom17]

I'm still much earlier on than you, but in my first pregnancy I got them A LOT, pretty much around 24 weeks or so they started. My uterus is "excitable" (my midwife likes this term better than "irritable") so anything can cause them: gas, having to pee, rubbing my tummy, baby moving a lot... it was pretty bothersome and I am not looking forward to it again!
You know the drill at this point since you are on pregnancy #2, but as with anything, if you get concerned, get it checked out. Most likely it's just going to be bothersome as opposed to dangerous.

 

[BubsMom17]

I don't actually know what they feel like if I'm being honest. I'm still cramps a lot but I don't get tightenings if that's what it's like?

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No, it's not really like cramping to me. It's like my uterus literally turns into a hard ball. It doesn't hurt, but it is uncomfortable and causes pressure in my abdomen. Not like labor pressure, but closer to my lungs and diaphragm if that makes sense. I used to think it was baby getting into an uncomfy position all curled up, but it was actually Braxton-Hicks.

 

[Lownthwaite]

I've been having some VERY strong BH this pregnancy and they're a lot more frequent at this stage than they were in my first pregnancy.

I have been wondering if there's any correlation between BH and when you go into labour but I guess not

 

[Swanny]

I had stong BH last time and baby came 9 days early.

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[BubsMom17]

I had stong BH last time and baby came 9 days early.

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Me too! My son was born 10 days early. He was little, but perfectly ready to come.