Some women describe Braxton Hicks contractions as tightening in the abdomen that comes
and goes. Many women say they feel like mild
menstrual cramps. Unlike true labor, these contractions are usually not painful and do not happen at regular intervals. They do not get closer together, do not increase with walking, do not last longer as they go on, and do not feel stronger over time as they do when you are in true labor.
What Do True Labor Contractions Feel Like?