Braxton Hicks Contractions Often

jordansinks · June 2015

I am 26 weeks today and have been having braxton hicks contractions up to ten times per day. My stomach will tighten up for about 15 seconds and then it goes away. Is anyone else having these this often?? My doctor told me if I have more than 4 in an hour to change positions and drink more water....I'm just wondering if I should be having ten every day like I am this early in the pregnancy...I hope this isn't a sign of preterm labor. That is my biggest fear....I just hope there are other moms out there having the same experience.....??

hflodd · June 2015

I am 26 weeks as of last Sunday, and got my first bit of Braxton HIcks last night. To be honest, from what I read, I was worried that mine were happening so often (About 2 hours strait was getting them every 10 or so mins) I drank lots of water and readjusted myself and tried to sleep, I woke up this morning and am feeling good. Some mild tightness in abdomen, but much better. If you see your dr please let me know what they tell you! @jordansinks

twogirlsandagreen · June 2015

I get 6+ an hour sometimes. My first they started at 14 weeks, second, around 13/14 weeks, this baby they started at 11/12 weeks. It's pretty normal! Drink lots of water and lie down on your left side if they become too bothersome

jordansinks · June 2015

I have noticed after increasing my water intake by a lot I am not getting them as often, like 4 times per day now. Also, laying on my left side helps out a bunch. When I see my Doc on July 15th I will bring it up and see what he says. I have also noticed when I am on my feet a lot during the day, the contractions pick up at night when I am finally relaxing so I think I need to take it easy and not try to do so much. Glad to hear I am not the only one

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