Question about Braxton Hicks contractions?

Question

Ok so maybe once every day or so I feel like someone is gently squeezing my uterus and then letting go. It doesn't hurt it just feels uncomfortable. Could this be Braxton Hicks contractions if I'm only 17 weeks along? I hear they happen all through the pregnancy it's just that we don't feel them until we get a bit bigger. I see my doctor on the 10th I'm just wondering what other mothers will tell me. I'm not worried because it doesn't hurt and I don't bleed but it just feels really ... weird to say the least.

Answer 1

no your too early in the pregnancy to have braxton hicks. you normally get braxton hicks closer to the end of the pregnancy. the pains your feeling are just the baby kicking you

Answer 2

Yes you do have Braxton Hicks starting at a ceirtain point of your pregnancy but when you are this early they are undetectable. I agree with the the other ladies about your uterus growing and stretching ligaments, but it doesn't have to be until the end of your pregnancy that they finally become evident. That was true for my first pregnancy, but not so for my second. I started to notice them about 20 weeks in with my daughter. And your absolutely right don't worry unless you're bleeding or having very sharp pains. I'm 11 weeks and I'm going through all that right now, I feel like I'm having menstrual cramps some times, but that's what they are growing pains to fit your baby.Good Luck Hon!

Answer 3

I had weird squeezie feelings too. Starting at about 13 weeks! My doctor told me it was the uterus stretching and shape-shifting, growing to accomodate my baby.

I also noticed my uterus would harden after orgasm, or squeeze up noticeably during sex. It's all normal, and yes, it does feel weird!

Braxton Hicks are a little weirder than that, so be prepared! I got my first at 4 1/2 months, and it felt Totally Different from the little squeezies I'd get before that.

Answer 4

Braxton Hicks contractions final for aproximately 30 seconds to two mins and are often referred to as train contractions. You would train respiring physical activities to get able for the truly factor. If the contractions fade, don't get more potent or extra extreme, and do not need a suite time among them, then it's Braxton Hicks and you've got not anything to fear approximately.

Answer 5

Yep sounds to me like it could be Braxton Hicks and also your body is changing, growing, shifting and you may be sensitive to feeling that happening also. It is an amazing thing when you think about what happens during pregnancy, and birth..........a true miracle! I wouldn't be worried if you are feeling these at this point and also there is no bleeding, pain etc. Just to be safe, just mention it to your obstretician next week when you see doc next week. Pray all goes well, and best of everything!!!!

Answer 6

I agree with feel_n_learn about the cause of the uterus being "squeezed". It is caused by the growing of the baby. Your body is just being stretched for more room. I felt that very often from my three pregnancies. As long as there is no spotting/bleeding, you should be fine.

I am at the end of my third pregnancy and will be having the baby anytime now. It's nice to see gals helping each other by sharing info and experiences. Congrats to us all!!

Answer 7

Its just the stretching of the ligaments. I am 15 weeks along with my 3rd child. As the uterus grows, the ligaments that support it are pulled and stretched. You may feel this stretching as sharp pains or as a dull ache in your abdomen. You can help prevent these pains by avoiding quick postition changes. When you do feel the pain, bend toward it to relieve it. I just called a nurse about this about 2 weeks ago and she referred me to this page in the handbook they gave me.