Is it normal to have little contractions daily?

lelajohnson

I am almost 33 weeks, and I have been having these little (i assume braxton hicks) contractions. Some are painful, but most are almost painless. They come and go through out the day, but everyday. I also have like light brown discharge, but I don't know if they are related.

lakesideknitter

Have you talked to your doctor? This really warrants a call, even if they are only BH contractions.

ArtlessIbex

I had them throughout my whole pregnancy, several a day. I could make it happen by laying on my back, or by having sex. Riding in a car for a long period would aggravate it as well. My doctor said I was a "chronic contractor".
She would check my cervix to make sure it was still closed every once in awhile, but she told me not to worry. I hadn't realized it was unusual, so I hadn't been worried.
I did carry to full term.
My experience has no bearing on yours though, so you should mention it to your doctor so you can be checked if necessary.

urby87

Contractions can certainly be normal, but if they are accompanied by colored discharge, I would definitely be putting in a call.  The general rule of thumb is that light colored spotting is harmless, but your doctor will probably want to know about this.

azimum

I would also call - but about the discharge; braxton hicks can be fairly normal at this time as long as they are not regular/no recognizable pattern. Good luck!

katieprophet

I was having BH everyday for weeks, especially at work. Now I'm starting to have real contractions. My doctor said if I start having the painful contractions and can't get them to stop after an hour and 2 glasses of water to just go straight to l&d. Mine haven't been regular either, but better safe than sorry.

blondekates1

Agreed with azimum.  With both of my pregnancies, I started getting BH around 28 weeks or so and have them just about every day.  I delivered my first at 40+1, and I'm 34 weeks with my twins with a completely closed cervix still.

I personally would be more concerned about brownish discharge as I have never had any type of discharge other than clear/whitish before labor.