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Braxton Hicks question from FTM

chickklitchickklit member
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I am having mild cramping, like I'm on my period, right above my pubic bone all across the lower part of my tummy. My lower back has a very dull ache. Is this what Braxton Hicks feel like? I have no clue what to really look for, as I'm not sure what contractions are really going to feel like. I've already drank 3 glasses of water and I haven't been on my feet today. I'm not panicked or worried, just trying to find other mommies who would have some advice? My GF told me to call my dr but I'm in the middle of switching from an OBGYN to a midwife clinic. So I don't know who to call? My appt is tomorrow with my new provider. Could it just be upset tummy? 
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  • tokenhosertokenhoser member
    BH are not typically painful. Does it come and go, or is it constant? You could have a UTI. I'd get checked sooner rather than later. I'd call your midwife clinic rather than your old clinic.
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  • chickklitchickklit member

    imagetokenhoser:
    BH are not typically painful. Does it come and go, or is it constant? You could have a UTI. I'd get checked sooner rather than later. I'd call your midwife clinic rather than your old clinic.

     I wouldn't say they are painful, per se? They just are uncomfy, like mild period cramping I usually have the first day of my period. Thanks for the advice!

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  • ssmb_clarinetssmb_clarinet member
    I was always told to drink a large glass of water and lay down and rest and if they don't go away after 30 minutes call your doctor. Hope everything goes well for you!
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  • TallulahsmomTallulahsmom member
    I would try timing them. If they are consistent and don't let up within 30 minutes call the clinic. I am not saying this to scare you nor am I suggesting that it is what is happening now. When I was 32 weeks with my first I felt uncomfortable and had a constant pressure in my lower belly. I had no pain. I drank lots of water and ignore it for awhile. I honestly didn't think it was anything. After about 3 hours I started light spotting. Nothing major. My doc asked me to go to L&D for monitoring for a couple of hours just to be safe for the spotting. When I got there (I drove myself) I was in preterm labor. I was having descent contractions and didn't even know it. We stopped it with meds. My point is don't blow it off. If things don't feel right and water doesn't fix it get checked out just to be safe.
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  • NfmumNfmum
    Hi ! Omg I feel like that too but I'm only at 24weeks! I thought it could just be small to mild like period pain feeling because my uterus is stretching and getting bigger at this point?? Is that possible !? Pls help with advice!!
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