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are these braxton hicks?

AFSEAGOAFSEAGO
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Hey ladies,

I am pregnant with my second child. Lately I have been having that tightening in my stomach...I suspected braxton hicks, but when I read how they are described, it always says there is a tightening on the top of the belly. My tightening is on the bottom of my belly. What do you guys think? I also thought is was a little early to be having these contractions...

TIA!

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Re: are these braxton hicks?

  • LiebeMamaLiebeMama member
    Could be. I didn't realize what a braxton hicks was until my final trimester when they were a little stronger.
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  • janaeashleyjanaeashley
    is your baby maybe balled up down there? im superr tight down low because she is all balled up down there! lol when he rolls i can feel it and it becomes less tight.
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  • erindawnerindawn member
    I've been having them as well already and they up top for me, but I wouldn't be surprised if they could happen lower too.  Do they hurt?  They shouldn't hurt.
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  • vsalt31vsalt31 member

    They are contractions.  If you have more than 4-5/hour, you should drink a big glass of water then call your doctor.

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  • sarabrnsarabrn member
    My OB said that you can have BH even very early on, and probably are unaware of them. I think the rule of thumb is that they are normal and ok- I would maybe take it easy and drink more water- but if they become regular and increase in pain/intensity, call your doctor to be sure!
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  • Joie80Joie80 member

    imagejanaeashley:
    is your baby maybe balled up down there? im superr tight down low because she is all balled up down there! lol when he rolls i can feel it and it becomes less tight.

    I get this when LO balls up down at the bottom too. I was told that if it's just in an isolated spot, it's most likely baby. And, if it's your whole uterus then its a contraction.

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  • jaypay8895jaypay8895
    Is there a certain time you experience the contractions? Sometimes I get contractions with yoga, and other exercise.  My OB said not to worry, they're normal.  But if its happening often, maybe call your doctor or the advice nurse.
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  • AFSEAGOAFSEAGO

    I don't seem to get them at certain times...I guess it could be the baby, never really thought about that. They are definitely not painful, and just a couple a day or so that I notice...

     

    Thanks guys!!! I appreciate your comments...I can rest easy for a little bit...

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