Temporary hardening of lower belly

NadiaMaloney

I am somewhere between 7 and 11 weeks pregnant. I am still waiting on my first appointment with the anti natal team. Things are moving very slowly here with the NHS. Today the very bottom of my stomach went rock hard for around 5 -10 mins. Is this normal or what can it be? This is my first pregnancy and until I see my OB and midwife I'd like to ask all you mums to be for your advice. Thanks

tango4mango

Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions I had them about 5 times a day with DD during the whole pregnancy. Some times they were painful, some times not. But they are normal if thats what it was. And im in the.same boat as you some where between 7 and 11 weeks but wont have an appt untill the end of the week.

cattuccino

It sounds like Braxton hicks but I thought it would be way too early for that.

I'm surprised you haven't seen anyone for dating considering you have a 3 week window

tango4mango

With my last one the braxton hicks started at about 9wks and lasted the whole pregnancy. The person that does the scheduling for my OB office is a dunce. Im high risk and have a 4 week window but they wont see me untill im a minimum of 7 wks therefore i could be in my second trimester before i have a dating US and will have missed certain blood tests.

feenstas

Welcome to BH contractions. Mine started during the early second trimester last time, but I'm only 7-ish weeks and I'm feeling them daily this time. When they come along, just drink some water and lie down. If you have to pee, do that too. 

5-10 minutes seems like an awful long time for a contraction though lol.