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Frequent uterine tightening?

hgorski27hgorski27 member
in February 2015 Moms
Hi, This is my first pregnancy and I'm a little over 24 weeks now. My uterus has been tightening up frequently. Maybe a few times an hour and painless. Are these Braxton hicks contractions or something else? Should I be concerned! Thanks!
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  • krispy83krispy83 member
    Sounds like Braxton Hicks to me.  They're generally not a concern unless you're having them several times in an hour.  If that happens, try to take it easy, lay down if you can and up your water intake.  I always find that mine are much less frequent on the days I'm well hydrated.
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  • MrsTucker2011MrsTucker2011 member
    krispy83 said:

    Sounds like Braxton Hicks to me.  They're generally not a concern unless you're having them several times in an hour.  If that happens, try to take it easy, lay down if you can and up your water intake.  I always find that mine are much less frequent on the days I'm well hydrated.

    ^^^this. If they pick up in frequency, call your Dr. or the l&d for after hours. They week talk you through how to slow them down.
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  • Maple403Maple403 member
    Yep, sounds like BH. The PPS gave good advice about when to worry.
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  • CatLadyTXCatLadyTX member
    I agree with PP. It definitely sounds like BH. Drink extra water and try to take it easy. Don't be afraid to call your OB.
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  • mylazyponymylazypony member
    I agree with the previous ladies. Braxton hicks. I have them a few times a day. It's a bizarre feeling, but then again pregnancy itself is a weird wild ride. My uterus has a uterus!!!!!
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  • srcr2011srcr2011 member
    My Dr told me it was normal. I felt them earlier with this pregnancy than my last one. I think he said 4 within an hour. I notice I get them/feel them more when I am laying flat on my back. Drink plenty of water. So far, mine aren't painful at all, just tight. I was in labor at home when I was pregnant with my son and thought they were BH's. I didn't feel actual pain until I was about 4 cm in the hospital. 
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  • SNail312`SNail312` member
    Yeah felt my first one today- REALLY bizarre feeling for this FTM!
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  • laurajj031laurajj031 member
    So I had one last week and no more???? I have upped my water intake as my heart was racing and dr advice was to drink water. Btw is that the answer to everything- more water??? Is it weird that I haven't had anymore?
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