Not feeling braxton hicks

KaylaC0514 · July 2012

I've only felt braxton hicks a couple times this pregnancy. I'm still having them though right? I'm just not feeling them? Could this possibly mean that my contractions during labor wont be as intense? I've read a couple stories about women not feeling BHs and only laboring for like an hour. That would be great! lol

cwm11985 · July 2012

I've never heard anything about the correlation of BH and real labor contractions; but, I haven't had any BHs since about week 33ish. I asked my doctor and she said that was perfectly normal and that period cramps, tightening of the stomach, and BH are essentially all the same.

dufferoo · July 2012

I've actually never felt BHs with this pregnancy or with my daughter. And not to be the bearer of bad news, but that labor was no picnic

LouRN09 · July 2012

With my first pregnancy, I dont remember feeling a single BH. And as pp mentioned, labor was no picnic! I was in labor for 18 hours and had major back labor b/c DS was sunny side up.

I have had BH for several weeks now with this pregnancy. Soooo....here is hoping my labor is easier this time around!

Novem06 · July 2012

I haven't had BH with either pregnancy. Not to be the bearer of bad news but labor contractions are totally different and a complete ***.

MeatballEsq · July 2012

I think you should just feel lucky now. I think any correlation to labor is pure coincidence.

KaylaC0514 · July 2012

hehe. well, i still remain hopefull! I have had that mild menstrual cramp feeling a couple times. Didnt think it was BH though because I've never gotten that "rock hard" stomach feeling unless LO is positioned a certain way but thats generally just his big butt.

poison489 · July 2012

Definitely no correlation between BH and labor contractions. I never felt them with my first and had a 52 hour labor. Labor contractions didn't get intense until I started stressing out from hospital staff being stupid with me. Read "Childbirth Without Fear" or "Hypnobirthing" to see how you can help have an easier labor.

biggdaddy4605 · July 2012

I haven't had any BH's with any of my pregnancies. With my 1st, I was actually contracting but didn't know it. However, had to get pitocin and holy hell!!! Ended in c-section. With my 2nd, my water broke at 37w2d and no contractions-c-section! Let's see what this one brings!