What does BHs feel like?

mrsjengle

New mommy hear and today one of my tickers say I may start feeling BHs. Could someone tell me what I would be feeling?

Soon_2B_MrsM

WHAT IS BHS ?

Gigs2000

Mine feel like a brief tightening across the abodmen--usually lasting about ten seconds or so.

I didn't have any Braxton Hicks with DS, but get them this time when I'm running around a little too much. 

 

vicbabe3

From personal experience, I think there are different degrees of BH. You may feel just tightening around your belly for a few seconds, or you may feel that accompanied with a cramp or two here and there. I felt both types with my last two babes. They usually aren't painful, either. (I use the term "usually" loosely).

kat523

Does anyone else's BHs make them feel like they can't stand/sit up straight?  Just curious b/c I never hear anyone describe that part of it and I find that the worst aspect.  Thanks:)

VampyAuthor

I can feel my uterus tighten, if I press with a few fingers on my belly it feels rock hard. They never last long and there's never any pain or discomfort for me. I'm practicing the Hypnobirthing method so when I get BHs I learned to practice my relaxation methods and breathing. Gets me ready for the real surges that are to come.

VampyAuthor

Soon_2B_MrsM:

WHAT IS BHS ?

Braxton Hicks. Practice contractions basically. It's your uterus contracting.