Braxton hicks contractions vs true contractions
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Does it feel like period cramps or just a tightening?
Well this is my first and I was just wondering if it was possible to have real contractions that don't actually turn into labor or if they are still considered Braxton hicks? I know Braxton hicks are not supposed to increase with walking but it seems like everytime I am walking for awhile I start to get pretty painful contractions, they are usually pretty close together but then stop when I sit down and take a break. This has been happening for about a week...
Granted they are strong braxton hicks and they have d ialated me up to 3cm. my mucus plug came out a week ago. This may be tmi but ive also been having multiple bowel movements a day.Everything points to me going into labor any second now but its just not happening. The contractions get stronger every day but they come and go. I feel like when I actually go into labor I won't know (unless my water breaks).
No: Braxton hicks contractions don't make you dilate. True contractions usually do.
Hi there. Well, many women have Braxton Hicks contractions which are not true labor contractions. It's sort of like a rhythmic hardening of the abdomen. However, true contractions at 5 months can happen if you are in premature labor. I would contact your doctor to see if you should be seen or to get clarity on what you should do. BH contractions are again, common and you just rest. They are pretty harmless.
When you are having contractions and you place your hand on your belly if it is a true contraction and not Braxton hicks do you feel anything. With your hand other then hardening?
Ur not alone. I've been having really hard BH-I read dehydration can cause them to be more severe. Try upping Ur water intake. This is my 3rd baby & I'm nervous/anxious etc. w/ my 1st my water broke-no contractions at all. 2nd I went in for an ultra sound & my fluids dropped a lot & my placenta started having problems so they sent me to the hospital that day to have the baby. So now my 3rd I don't know what to expect. Read up on Braxton Hicks vs contractions.
What's the difference between Braxton hicks contractions and labor contractions?
I've been having really bad me steal like cramps for the past two days and excruciating back pain. I'm only 28 weeks.
Contractions feel like period cramps while you dont really feel any pain with braxton hicks.
They tend to be much less painful than true labor contractions. One way known to sometimes stop Braxton hicks contractions is to take a walk. With true labor, this would not stop them and in fact can increase them. Resting will also help stop them. Your cervcix may dilate a little bit but it does so over time any way. But Braxton hicks can start as early as your second trimester. They do not cause you to dilate as in preparation for labor or anything like that.
^^agreed but u can actually time braxton hicks my doctor told me if I get braxton hicks 3-5 minutes apart for a hour to come in I actually experience it Friday I was having braxton hicks all day but they were only 10 minutes apart exactly so she wasn't concerned but braxton hicks takes my breath away from the few contractions I've felt trust u will feel the difference lbvs
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