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Braxton Hicks - What's normal?

meganperkimeganperki member
in 3rd Trimester
Hi mamas! Second time mom here, almost 32 weeks. Just this week I've started experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, pretty frequently and sometimes they last for minutes at a time, my belly just gets SO tight. Anyone else experiencing these? 
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Re: Braxton Hicks - What's normal?

  • paytonpedropaytonpedro member
    @meganperki yes I experienced them. I would recommend mentioning it to your doctor at your next appt. They might recommend a NST to be sure they’re just Braxton Hicks and not real contractions. 
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  • mallorikerr03mallorikerr03 member
    I get those when I'm dehydrated and up and moving around a lot. If you are not staying hydrated braxton hicks contractions can get quite strong. I do agree with payton. Talk to the Dr and see what they recommend. They should ask if you are staying hydrated. The recommended about of water is 64 to 80 ounces. 
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  • meggymemeggyme member
    This post is from Feb 2022, I think this baby is born by now…
    DD1: June '16 DD2: March ‘19 :::: Married since 2011 :::: USN Wife ::::
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