im 16 wks and 2 days pregnant is this too soon for braxton hicks contractions ?

Answer 1

ditto what the pp's who said these are normal. they do, in fact, occur throughout the pregnancy. sometimes they are much more noticeable than at other times. and the frequency and intensity does increase in late pregnancy

drink some water and relax, as sometimes these can be felt much more strongly when you are dehydrated. it's rather surprising how quickly mine settled down once i downed a bottle of water. and yes, i did feel them that early also with no negative effects.

best wishes, and congratulations!

Answer 2

Braxton Hicks are sporadic uterine contractions that actually start at about 6 weeks, although you won't be able to feel them that early. You probably won't start to notice them until sometime after midpregnancy, if you notice them at all (some women don't). They get their name from John Braxton Hicks, an English doctor who first described them in 1872.

As your pregnancy progresses, Braxton Hicks contractions tend to come somewhat more often, but until you get to your last few weeks, they should remain infrequent, irregular, and essentially painless. Sometimes, though, Braxton Hicks are hard to distinguish from early signs of preterm labor. Play it safe and don't try to make the diagnosis yourself. If you haven't hit 37 weeks yet and you're having four or more contractions in an hour, or have any other signs of preterm labor, call your caregiver immediately.

By the time you're within a couple of weeks of your due date, these contractions may get more intense and more frequent, and cause some discomfort. Unlike the earlier painless and sporadic Braxton Hicks contractions that caused no obvious cervical change, these may help your cervix "ripen": gradually soften and efface, and maybe even begin to dilate a bit. This period is sometimes referred to as "pre-labor."

Answer 3

Braxton hick contractions usually come in the 20'th weeks but every pregnancy is different. As long as the contractions are not real painful and just cause a tightening of the belly than every thing is ok, but if your having painful ones that you can't talk or walk through, and your bleeding like a period, you should go to the hospital.

Answer 4

I had them at about 12 weeks with my 2nd. My uterus at this point was barely out of my pelvis but I could feel it contracting. I was very sensitive that pregnancy. Even reading a birth story would cause them. But the ones I felt at 12 weeks were caused by a few things. My older daughter (2 at the time) was very sick. She wanted me to hold her all day long. It was hard to take care of myself when I was so busy with her. The stress of that plus me not drinking enough water caused the Braxton Hicks.

Please make sure you are drinking enough water and try to remember to take care of yourself (as far as getting enough rest, avoiding high stress and eating healthy)

Answer 5

If you are concerned contact your OB GYN doctor and talk to the office nurse

Answer 6

its probably your uterus slowly expanding to meet the needs of your growing bundle this will continue throughout the pregnancy
good luck honey

Answer 7

I read in my pregnancy book they start sometimes after 20weeks. Just to be sure ask your doctor.

Answer 8

No, you actually have them almost the whole time but you usually dont feel them early on.

Answer 9

well i dont know but you should try to see if it is or if its not.thats what i would do if i was a girl

Answer 10

this is quite normal