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Braxton Hicks

babymnovemberbabymnovember member
in November 2024 Moms
Hello November moms. Anyone experiencing Braxton Hicks and what are you doing to help alleviate ? 
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Re: Braxton Hicks

  • froggerbluefroggerblue member
    Hi! I'm sorry I'm not a November mom since I'm due December 2nd... But my Braxton Hicks have also been pretty uncomfortable. I find that they usually ends once I change position. For example, if I was moving around, lying down tends to calm them immediately and if I was lying or sitting, walking around seems to do the trick. If I don't do that, they seem to last forever. I was also told to take a warm bath if they get too uncomfortable. If all else fails, maybe contact your doctor. I was told by the L&D (during my last pregnancy) that if it gets really bad (really painful and they don't go away), it could be a sign of prelabor and I might have to come in for a bit of monitoring, so to call them. I hope it helps a bit.
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  • mitchipmitchip member
    I've been having them for a few weeks now and they are exhausting if they come on when I'm on the move and can't sit down and relax. 
    I haven't had any that I'd say were painful. If I'm able, lying down for a few minutes makes them go away. Sitting and taking some deep breaths usually helps enough for me to continue my day (if I get them at work). 
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  • babymnovemberbabymnovember member
    Mine are worse when lying down especially on my left side and has made naps and sleeping at night very uncomfortable because I wake up every-time I get one. They are not painful just uncomfortable. My abs and chest feel very tight every time it happens.  I did end up going to the hospital 2 weeks ago but the answer is always to drink more water and that doesn't seem to help much.  
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  • cornichonmamcornichonmam member
    Last pregnancy and this pregnancy they noticeably started at 20 weeks and this week they have really kicked up a notch. Last pregnancy I had a lot daily from now until I gave birth.

    They can be really annoying and uncomfortable. They can also be really strong, I saw some of mine on the monitor last time and they can be pretty strong. But braxtons hicks have a hill shaped curve where as contractions look like a mountain. 

    These are some things that I found helpful;
    - Stay hydrated, this might mean that you need to have some electrolytes. You could also have coconut water as it has electrolytes, magnesium and potassium which are both good for cramp.
    - Empty your bladder.
    - Change position.

    Nearer towards the birth I used having braxtons hicks as an opertunity to practice my breathing techniques for labour.
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  • babymnovemberbabymnovember member

    I wanted to share an update that might help other moms. My OB team kept urging me to drink more water, so I was chugging bottles all day, along with coconut water and magnesium. But nothing seemed to work. After seeking a second opinion, I learned to take small sips of water throughout the day and to add an electrolyte packet to my water bottle. I’m using LMNT, but any electrolyte packet will do. This has made such a huge difference. I’m experiencing fewer Braxton Hicks and sleeping better. So the key is the sip water because that’s how we keep our tissues hydrated. If we chug we just end up going to the bathroom more, we basically just pee it out. 

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