I am 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant, and I am having tons of Braxton Hicks contractions. My back is achey too. Should I even bother timing these? If this was real labor starting, would the contractions eventually get to be more painful? Can labor start out with Braxton Hicks?
2006-09-09 16:53:36 · 13 answers · asked by Lexicat 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I didn't mean can labor start WITHOUT braxton hicks, but if labor can start OUT WITH braxton hicks. :)
Sorry for any confusion!
2006-09-09 17:24:07 · update #1
They say if yo have more than 4 braxton hicks in an hour you need to time them. I was wondering the same thing about two hours ago. Check out:
http://www.babycenter.com
and do a search on it on that site.
2006-09-09 17:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
39 Weeks Pregnant Braxton Hicks
2016-10-20 21:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by dupouy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Should I be timing my braxton hicks?
I am 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant, and I am having tons of Braxton Hicks contractions. My back is achey too. Should I even bother timing these? If this was real labor starting, would the contractions eventually get to be more painful? Can labor start out with Braxton Hicks?
2015-08-16 15:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I barely had Braxton hicks... when my labor came on... and it was 12 days early... I actually heard my water break (like an explosion inside me). Water gushed out immediately all over the place... and within minutes contractions started.... about 15 minutes or so apart (I never timed mine). I was so unprepared... that I started cleaning house, packing for the hospital, and taking a shower... I thought I had hours to go before any real action would start. But I knew that this amount of pain couldn't be early labor. So to answer you... yes, labor can start without Braxton... and I guess it'll be helpful to time them (though I think you'll know the difference once real contractions set on).
All I can say... is make sure you're packed for the hospital and don't take for granted that you have all the time in the world before you're ready to push. I know they say it's an average of 12 hours before you dilate completely... but you never know.
My water broke at 2:00 am
Got to the hospital at 4:00 am
Started pushing at 5:30 am
Baby came into this world 11 minutes later.
I set the record that night... and all with no drugs. OUCH!
2006-09-09 17:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by VixenMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes time them. I was having Braxton Hicks at 24 weeks with my first child that were coming every 2 minutes. I ended up in the hospital for 2 days and had to take Brethine to stop the contractions. Since you are so near your due date and you are feeling some pain in your back, I would not just ignore them. I hope all goes well for you!
2006-09-09 17:01:30 · answer #5 · answered by Marcy T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 39 weeks I would say, note how far apart these contractions are and how long they last. If your back is achy it may be early labour. Some women don't even realize it and they walk into the hospital at 8 or 9 cm. Everyone has a different pain tolerance and every labour is different.
If you can sleep through them though, do so, then you will have lots of strength for the real thing.
If you are at all concerned give L&D a quick call and let them know what's going on.
2006-09-09 18:19:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would time them. If they get closer and are evenlt spaced out it is the real thing. Take a warm bath. If the pain goes away it is just Braxton Hicks if not it is labor. Also try walking. If the pain goes away while walking it is just Braxtom Hicks.
2006-09-09 17:29:00 · answer #7 · answered by mommysrock 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could be starting labour. I would not bother timing them though. Early labour can come and go. In early labour the best thing to do is to carry on with normal life. Eat lightly, drink lots, sleep or rest at night, distraction during the day, warm bath etc.
If it is true labour you will know soon enough. They will become more regular. Longer, stronger and closer together. Probably some loose bowels and possibly show. Contrax can be close together and you are not close to having a baby. Look for other signs. How you feel emotionally, do you feel increasing pressure. Do you have to really concentrate to get through them. Best wishes to you and have a beautiful birth
2006-09-09 16:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by Love Birth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would time them just incase, i know that braxton hicks can cause alot of pain and discomfort and can be kind of tricky :/ you are not suppose to have more than 5 in an hour period anyways and i have heard that sometimes woman dont have strong contractions and they are indeed in labor. i would drink some water and lay down on your left side and time them. good luck :)
2016-03-13 11:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to time your Braxton Hicks. When you get crampy and the cramps are in set intervals (every 20 minutes or so then the interval getting shorter), that's when you start timing.
Good luck.
2006-09-09 17:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋