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Re: almost 33 weeks and lots of pressure/tightening

lisssteplissstep member
in April 2015 Moms
hi fellow moms to be:

I am a teacher and stand about half of the day- I have been having a rough time for the past 6 weeks- Lots of pressure and tightening- is anyone else experiencing this? My doctor visits are fine but I'm nervous that this is harmful to baby to be:)
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Re: Re: almost 33 weeks and lots of pressure/tightening

  • maplebarmaplebar member
    Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions and they're uncomfortable but normal. The contractions aren't hurting your baby.
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  • mnharkcommnharkcom member
    Probably Braxton hicks but this is something you need to discuss with your doctor
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  • taahirataahira member
    If your doctors, visits are fine, I'm assuming you asked your doctor? Trust your doctor.
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  • nursepaislinursepaisli member
    I just asked my doc this the other day and they told me that at this time they want me contracting some. Just not in a pattern or more than 3-4 Braxton hicks in an hour for more than 2 hours.
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  • nursemom83nursemom83 member
    Sounds like Braxton hicks. Common at this point in pregnancy.
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  • HpearlHpearl member
    I am a preschool director...on my feet quite a bit and as it were,  also cooking today for all 175 kids. 

    My back and belly start to hurt frequently,  some days more than others.  I try to be aware of my posture through the day and that seems to help along with Tylenol when it gets bad and staying well hydrated.  I  am sure you are already doing all of that.  

    Part of me dreams of bed rest some days, but I am grateful I don't actually have any complications to warrant that :)  Hang in there,  it is hard to be on your feet all day at this point! 
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  • BellaBellaBellaBellaBellaBellaBellaBella member
    I'm not sure if you received the answer you were looking for, but I just went in for my 32nd week appointment and was told that I had an irritable uterus.  Instead of Braxton Hicks I'm having small contractions, infrequent yet can cause me to go into early labor.  It's all new to me because I didn't have an issue with my first two pregnancies.  I was told to take it easy and increase my magnesium intake. 
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