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Was that Braxton Hicks?

pinktorridorapinktorridora member
in July 2015 Moms
I had a random, quite painful cramp this morning that felt like a diarrhea cramp. Lasted a few seconds and then went away.

Does that sound like a Braxton Hicks contraction, or no?
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    mommyybishopmommyybishop member
    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.
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    mrsrep123mrsrep123 member
    For me, more abdominal tightening than cramping

    DS1 7/24/15

    DS2 5/7/17

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    jesicabrennanjesicabrennan member
    No, that does not sound like BH.
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    ourlittledarlingourlittledarling member
    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.
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    pinktorridorapinktorridora member
    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.
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    Fireworks813Fireworks813 member
    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!

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    jespernoirjespernoir member
    It sounds more like general round ligament pain than BH but definitely rest up!
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    AlexandraMarcotteAlexandraMarcotte member
    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.
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    krk09krk09 member
    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! ;)
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