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Does this sound like Braxton Hicks?

katiemommyof3katiemommyof3 member
in March 2019 Moms
This is my 3rd pregnancy. I was at first thinking these were Braxton Hicks I was feeling but they feel way different from the previous times I was pregnant. My stomach feels super tight and it almost feel like my insides are being pulled downward. My back also hurts during these "Braxton Hicks".Should I be concerned or are these really Braxton Hicks?
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Re: Does this sound like Braxton Hicks?

  • mihaelams1mihaelams1 member
    @katiemommyof3 I see you also posted the same question in the pinned questions thread (which is the right place to ask if we want to keep the board organized). No replies doesn't mean nobody saw it, it's just that we're not qualified to give medical advice, and most of us are either FTMs or STMs, so we might have even less experience than you. I would suggest to call the nurse line, just to rule out real contractions. I for one don't want to be held liable by saying it's probably nothing to worry, and then it ends up being something serious. 
    As for distinguishing BH from real contractions, I actually read a few articles yesterday since my BHs were quite strong while I was sitting at work. They should be less regular, should not get stronger with time, and generally not feel painful, maybe just uncomfortable. They also happen more when you're dehydrated (which I was) and have a full bladder (yup). They usually stop when you exercise or when you change positions. Hope it helps, I pray this is what you're feeling and not pre-term labor.

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