Braxton Contractions?

shaanun

I've seen a lot of moms talk about how they have been getting them between 16 weeks and 25 weeks.. I'm 28 weeks and have been getting what I think are cramps. Not really sure how the Braxton contractions feel and if it's normal to not even be getting them yet? Help!!

TeacherWifeMom

With my 1st I started around 26w. Your belly will get super tight and then release. It's usually quick, less than a minute. The only feeling I can compare it to is doing a crunch and holding it.
I had them so often I didn't realize when they got more painful at 35w and were labor. Don't wish for them!

nano1

I'm pregnant with baby #2 and got bh hicks pretty early on both times around 10-12wks. For me they aren't like cramps because they don't hurt. They're more like as if my stomach was hugging the baby for 5-10seconds. I'm not sure if that's the case for everyone?