Normal for braxton hicks?

Jbruce7612

Im almost 30 weeks and ive had BH off and on all thru my pregnancy and i drink loadsss of water every day, but the past 2 days when i get BH i'll get 3 or 4 tht are 2 minutes apart?? they arent painful just uncomfortable. Any one esle?

InLovewSB

That sounds pretty normal.  You aren't doing anything wrong to get Braxton Hicks, nor are they dangerous. They just happen as your body's way to prep for labor. Having several in a row is not unusual, but they should stop if you move around/change position or rehydrate. IMO you can absolutely tell the difference between BH and real contractions (when they start) because real contractions just don't let up. They get closer together and more intense until you have to stop talking and start swaying when they occur. If you're concerned, you can discuss the BH with your doctor.

Jbruce7612

Ok thank you!!

beccam1230

Some days I'll have braxton hicks every 4 or 5 minutes. Like you said, they're just uncomfortable! If I get up and move around, they typically stop.

Luck Be A Lady

Based on my own experience, yep - it can be completely normal as long as they stop eventually.  If they fall into a pattern like that and won't stop after an hour, then there could be an issue.  

akb1125

I get mine whenever I'm standing or sitting up. The minute I lay down, they stop. They're super frustrating!

mmiller7460

I am 30w4d and get them all the time. Like you said- they aren't painful, just frustrating. It is kinda cool seeing my belly tense up though- feels as if I have rock hard abs

pigtails1031777

If you get 4-5 with in a hour your supposed to call ob

akb1125

My doctor said to only call if I start getting them every 5 minutes lasting for 1 min for 1 hour.

I think some people are just more prone to getting them than others.

luvmybundle

i get them several times throughout the day, sometimes a lot.  i actually had one while my ob was trying to measure my tummy during my last visit and she had to wait for it to go away.  she's not worried and neither am i.  she said it's the body's way of prepping for labor.