Tell me about your braxton-hicks

BrendaLou1969 · April 2011

My entire belly tightens up like a cramp but without pain, lasts for a few minutes then its gone again. I'll have a few really close together, then none for hours. What about you?

KimL84 · April 2011

Very similar. My belly will tighten up for about 30-40 seconds. I get one about 6-8 times a day. Does anyone else get a little short of breath when they have one? It's a weird feeling like I need to take a deep breath.

katstackpole · April 2011

A tight belly that sometimes feels like a period cramp. Also hard to breath (esp. if laying down) and makes me need to pee.

Swimfly35 · April 2011

yes to all of the above. Sometimes it happens when I stand up.

Eros · April 2011

I'm pretty much experiencing the same thing. The best description I could give DH is that it feels like my stomach is a hyperinflated basketball when I get them. They last for about 45 seconds and are more frequent when I'm active (like walking or working). I also get a little short of breath, but I think it's just an issue of lack of space. Lol.

NJMom050911 · April 2011

For me it feels like a period cramp and comes randomly whether I'm sitting, standing or lying down.

mybobofo · April 2011

Tight belly with loss of breath sometimes. They vary in degree. Sometimes one will stop me in my tracks, other times I notice it but it doesn't bother me at all. I have 2-4 a day. For some reason, loud noises (fire alarms, dogs going nuts) and stress seem to bring them on pretty quickly.