I know what they feel like when the start hurting really bad. I have had 3 other children but my question is... every so often I feel tightening down inside my vagina like something is squeezing and my stomach is hard as a rock. Is that contractions? It doesn't hurt it is just annoying. It done that with the other three too. But I never thought anything of it. I was just wondering if thats what it is. I am 29 weeks.
2006-08-18 04:12:52 · 12 answers · asked by mom2dlea 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have went to the dr. I went Tuesday. I didn't start doing this until Yesterday. If it gets worse I will call him.
2006-08-18 04:22:42 · update #1
Also when i had the other 3 I didn't hurt until the dr broke my water I was dilated to 6 before he broke my water and then I started hurting really bad.
2006-08-18 04:25:19 · update #2
Yea, those are contractions.
2006-08-18 04:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand tightening of the uterus and a feeling of menstraul cramps combined are contractions. However, it is very typical to have contractions while you are pregnant if more than 4 occur in an hour then that could be a problem. I also have tightening of the uterus. I measure at 30 weeks for a singleton, but am 23 weeks with twins.
I am sure it is normal. If you have any spotting as well go straight to the hospital and call your doctor. Good luck & congrats!
2006-08-18 04:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say braxton-hicks contractions, aka practice contractions. Ive had these since week 20. As for the tightning in the vagina, I don't know. I had pains down there and my OB told me that it is my cervix dilating.
2006-08-18 04:20:13 · answer #3 · answered by ycatstouch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions to me.(practice ones)
2006-08-18 04:26:19 · answer #4 · answered by mamabens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not a contraction....it sounds like the baby may be pinching a nerve somewhere, or putting pressure on a muscle. Ask the dr, but I had that pain in my vaginal area when I was prego and that is what my dr told me.
2006-08-18 04:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by brandiejs1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like braxton hicks. It is is tight but not cramping then thats what that would be. If you start to feel a cramping along with the tighting then that would be the start to real contractions. Goodluck and hope this helps. CONGRATS
2006-08-18 04:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by embsmg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Brackston Hicks contractions and probably is nothing to worry about, but you should discuss this with your Dr. anyway, just to make sure.
2006-08-18 04:19:53 · answer #7 · answered by joandi_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it is. It could be Braxton Hicks though. When I had my baby, my contractions felt like really bad period cramps.
2006-08-18 04:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes those are it...and they will get stronger when you are in labor.
You may want to contact your OB doctor or go to L&D and get checked out to make sure you are not in preterm labor.
2006-08-18 04:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are braxton hicks contractions ,just your muscles practicing for the big day ,they are harmless
2006-08-18 04:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋