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What do Braxton Hicks feel like?

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Yesterday I felt the most intense pressure I have ever felt on either side of my abdomen, kinda lower down. It didn't hurt extremely bad, but it was extremely uncomfortable! Does anyone know if this could have been Braxton Hicks? It lasted about 20 seconds and then disappeared. 

I told DH about it (he's in med school so he thinks he knows everything) and he said surely not, but I want to hear from people who are actually pregnant! Ha! 

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Re: What do Braxton Hicks feel like?

  • AprilAngieAprilAngie member

    Symptoms

    They should be infrequent, irregular, and involve only mild cramping.[1]

    [edit]Cause

    Braxton Hicks contractions are a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes and are thought to be an aid to the body in its preparation for birth. Not all expectant mothers feel these contractions. They are not thought to be part of the process of effacement of the cervix.

    [edit]Alleviating factors

    1. Dehydration can make muscles spasm, bringing on a contraction, and is thought to be a factor in extended Braxton Hicks contractions. Adequate hydration can alleviate Braxton Hicks contractions.
    2. Rhythmic breathing may alleviate the discomfort of Braxton Hicks contractions.
    3. Lying down on the left side can help ease the pain of contractions.
    4. A slight change in movement sometimes makes the contractions disappear.
    5. A full bladder can sometimes trigger Braxton Hicks, so urination may end the contractions
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  • Mayan2011Mayan2011 member

    Sounds like BH to me.  They can vary in intensity from contraction to contraction and from person to person.  If you notice you are getting a few back to back try putting your feet up and drinking a lot of water.  If that doesn't help then I would call your Dr.

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  • LittleAppleLittleApple member
    Sounds like BH contractions to me!  I've had them since 20 weeks.  They usually go away or at least get less painful/pressure with some water and laying on my right side.
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  • beeb11285beeb11285
    Sounds like BH to me too! I kind of describe it as feeling like my baby is pushing out in all directions at once, almost like he has just ballooned up making my ute tight feeling.
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  • Hansen2BHansen2B

    imagebeeb11285:
    Sounds like BH to me too! I kind of describe it as feeling like my baby is pushing out in all directions at once, almost like he has just ballooned up making my ute tight feeling.

    This is me exactly. I was wondering if that was BH and you describe what I have been having happen to me more regularly lately. Thanks! According to my last Dr at the last appointment I should be getting them more frequently as my cervix has softened and was starting to open up.

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