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BH more painful than the worst period cramps?

gusabbeygusabbey member
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I have been having BH for the past 48 hours or so that are much more painful than the worst menstrual cramps I've ever had.  Is it likely that this will persist until I deliver?  Will the gradually become more painful?  Is this something that usually happens several weeks before baby comes?

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Re: BH more painful than the worst period cramps?

  • afgafg member

    My BH are not painful at all.

    Are you sure they are BH?

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  • IselaCidIselaCid member
    Why do you say they are BH?  A contraction is a contraction.  Menstrual like cramps on are BH.
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  • Starlette1983Starlette1983
    I was under the impression that BH are not supposed to be painful.  Maybe uncomfortable, but not painful.  Maybe you should call your doc and ask about them?  Have you been drinking lots of water and staying hydrated??
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  • Heather577Heather577
    My BH usually aren't painful.  They can get pretty intense though.  I would probably ask my doctor about it if they really started hurting worse than period cramps. 
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  • CalifragilisticCalifragilistic member
    i have lots of BH and it just feels like a belt tightening around my stomach. they arent painful like you are describing. I would call your dr to make sure, drink lots of water and lay on left side.
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  • gusabbeygusabbey member
    Hm...I guess I should read ahead in my book! This is all confusing to me.  So theyre actual contractions?  What the heck does THAT mean then?!  I went to my dr on Wed for a check up and they did a NST due to increased BH (or whatever they are) and decreased baby movement.  They said the baby looked fine and that my cervix was almost closed.  I guess I should be timing these? 
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  • afgafg member

    imagegusabbey:
    Hm...I guess I should read ahead in my book! This is all confusing to me.  So theyre actual contractions?  What the heck does THAT mean then?!  I went to my dr on Wed for a check up and they did a NST due to increased BH (or whatever they are) and decreased baby movement.  They said the baby looked fine and that my cervix was almost closed.  I guess I should be timing these? 

    Defintiely.  Drink some water, lay down and time them.  If they are that painful call the dr to be sure.

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  • gusabbeygusabbey member
    Thank you all for the advice!  Left a message with the doctor.  We'll see how this goes.  My poor doctor is going to hate me!  Good thing I'm paying her well :)
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  • gusabbeygusabbey member
    And off I go to L and D for the second time this week!  Hope my insurance is awesome :)
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  • Heather577Heather577

    Keep us posted.

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  • gusabbeygusabbey member
    Thanks again one and all!
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  • Starlette1983Starlette1983
    Good luck!  I hope everything is ok.
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  • krmlawkrmlaw member
    good luck :)
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