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November 2014 Moms
Haycassidy
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Braxton Hicks
Haycassidy
member
Hi everyone, I need opinions!
I'm 30 weeks with my first and since about 20 weeks I've had pretty frequent braxton hicks—pretty frequently meaning every 10-15 minutes consistently throughout the day for 10 weeks, no exaggeration.
They are not painful, just uncomfortable due to the tightening sensation and because my belly contorts in weird ways.
I've been to labor and delivery 4 times about this between 24-30 weeks; they've done fetal fibronectin (sp?) testing, checked my uterus for dilation, hooked my up to fetal monitors, gave me multiple shots of brethine to stop the braxton hicks, etc. There's absolutely no signs of preterm labor yet I keep having these frequent contractions.
My doctor and all the doctors at labor and delivery can't give me an answer and they're just brushing it off like it's no big deal. Should I not be concerned about this since there's no signs of labor? Anyone have any ideas what could be causing it?
I'm 30 weeks with my first and since about 20 weeks I've had pretty frequent braxton hicks—pretty frequently meaning every 10-15 minutes consistently throughout the day for 10 weeks, no exaggeration.
They are not painful, just uncomfortable due to the tightening sensation and because my belly contorts in weird ways.
I've been to labor and delivery 4 times about this between 24-30 weeks; they've done fetal fibronectin (sp?) testing, checked my uterus for dilation, hooked my up to fetal monitors, gave me multiple shots of brethine to stop the braxton hicks, etc. There's absolutely no signs of preterm labor yet I keep having these frequent contractions.
My doctor and all the doctors at labor and delivery can't give me an answer and they're just brushing it off like it's no big deal. Should I not be concerned about this since there's no signs of labor? Anyone have any ideas what could be causing it?
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Re: Braxton Hicks
I'm not a doctor so all I can say is to go with their advice. If there's no sign of preterm labor, you should be fine. Uncomfortable, but fine.
I'm not sure what you want us to tell you.
Mo 11/4/14
Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
We need this in a meme or gif.
Mo 11/4/14
Wait, What?!? - EDD 11/1/19
Lissydee, I haven't had any doctors recommend that to me but maybe at my next appointment (Mon) I'll mention that. My fluid intake has been average i think, I've been pushing water as much as I can, I'd say I drink anywhere from 80-100oz a day
My doctor said everyone has them just not everyone 'feels' them. I can't imagine not noticing it though. He also isn't concerned and says we just need to continue monitoring cervix.
It's been hard for me to trust the experts and just trust everything is ok. I am trying to but it took us 4 years of many failures and fertility treatments to get this pregnancy so I have trouble letting go of the worry of something going wrong.
I hope these go away for both of us! Or that we can find peace with having to deal with them for the next few months.
Hang in there!! You're not alone!
For me, fluid intake really influences them, as well as physical activity. Sometimes it's my body saying, get off your feet mama! Like right now : ) I'm off my feet because I worked today and had them going all afternoon.
I'm glad you are keeping tabs on them and your docs are watching it. For me, they never did signal early labor, but everyone is different. I would keep a watchful eye on them, but not worry too much since all your monitoring has been so good.