When I get Braxton hicks my whole stomach tightens. It feels like it's crowding my lungs a little bit. It lasts for like 30-45 seconds and then softens again.
Mine have all been a really noticeable tightening of the belly with no real pain associated, I can feel a sensation but it isn't painful. I still get the occasional cramping sensation but they are different from BH.
I called my OB. The nurse said it sounded like BH and to keep track if I have them again (haven't so far). She said if I have 2 in an hour then I need to rest. If I have four or more in an hour then I need to call the office again.
BH are really common, but that sounds different from what I am experiencing. Mine are the stomach tightening that PPs have mentioned. They are definitely uncomfortable, and sometimes I need to sit or stop walking when one hits, but they are not painful. My OB advised to call if they become painful.
I often have more than 3-4 in an hour; my OB said to take it easy and drink water, but no big deal. I imagine that the way BH feels for you might depend if you're carrying high or low. Good luck and hope that it subsides!
Married 08-13-2011 TTC 06-01-2014 BFP 10-24-2014 EDD 07-04-2015
I'm not sure - some women say they experience contractions as feeling like they have gas or diarrhea, so I think it very well could be! If it felt better when you rested, I'd say yes and maybe take that as one of your body's signs that you need to lie down or prop your feet up.
As for me, I notice my stomach definitely tightens and that maybe it feels tender when I try to move but nothing too uncomfortable.
But rest up, and hopefully you won't have to feel them again! Haha.
My ab muscles (and sometimes into my back) all contract. It's usually not painful so much as surprising and uncomfortable. My husband thinks they are so "fun" and wants to poke my abs...like I dont get enough of that from the inside!
Re: Was that Braxton Hicks?
DS1 7/24/15
DS2 5/7/17
I often have more than 3-4 in an hour; my OB said to take it easy and drink water, but no big deal. I imagine that the way BH feels for you might depend if you're carrying high or low. Good luck and hope that it subsides!
TTC 06-01-2014
BFP 10-24-2014
EDD 07-04-2015
As for me, I notice my stomach definitely tightens and that maybe it feels tender when I try to move but nothing too uncomfortable.
But rest up, and hopefully you won't have to feel them again! Haha.