Polyhydro and Not Feeling Contractions?

Nekotaru · April 2014

I am tested weekly for Polyhydro and was told this can cause women to not be able to feel their BH contractions because of all the excess fluid. When they tested they said one of the things they look for is "X" amount of contractions in a certain amount of time. Baby passed all her tests last week, but they observed at least 4 contractions I don't think I felt while lying there.

I know everyone asks what BH feels like, but I am worried that I really don't know or won't be able to tell as soon as I should if I am going into labor. Has anyone else had this experience?

All I have felt occasionally, which I assume is the BH's. is a sudden tightening very low down for a few minutes then it fades. I seem to feel it most when lying down. They did say baby's head is down and I am 35w.

ncbelle · April 2014

I've never noticed BH (haven't been diagnosed with polyhydro either) - had no trouble knowing when I was in labor

I've also had regular contractions during an NST that I didn't feel. Trust me - real deal labor you will feel!

Nekotaru · April 2014

Thanks ladies! This is reassuring, that is pretty much all I was concerned with, is would I know hehe. I'm glad it's not just me and especially if @ncbelle doesn't even have polyhydro and had a similar experience it makes me feel better!

And, of course, when the OB asks every checkup "feeling the BH's?" and I'm kinda of always just like "I guess...? This crampy tightening?" it's not too reassuring even from her when she just kind of nods and says that's what it must be. LOL!

Now I will await the "real deal"

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