Okay, my stomach feels like it goes hard but i can push on my stomach, im only 16 weeks.Also it feel like a foot. on the bottom of my stomach when it goes hard.(am i too early to actually feel the foot pressing on my belly) im not realy sure ,what it feels like when the baby moves. so what do you think?
2006-09-19 12:02:50 · 9 answers · asked by Lori T 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
There are two different types of contractions. There are birthing contractions, which hurt, and those called Braxton Hicks contractions. Braxton Hicks can occur at anytime during the late second trimester and on. Your stomach will go rock hard but you shouldn't have any pain. The Braxton Hicks (also called by many "false labor") contractions prepare your uterus for full birth and should only happen infrequently and shouldn't last very long or be regular. I started experiencing these types early on in my fourth month of pregnancy and though they raise a bit of an alarm, it usually just means you need to take it a bit easier. Just remember TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you experience ANY contractions so s/he can make sure you and your child are healthy.
2006-09-19 12:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by seax_rising 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contractions HURT! They feel like the worst menstrual cramps EVER and they happen in a patten. If you think you feel this then you need to go to the emergency room because you could be having a miscarriage! But it just SOUNDS like you are feeling the baby move. It is never too early to feel the baby move! Everyone is different.
2006-09-19 12:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Snail Bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 16 wks the baby isn't big enough to feel it's feet. Sounds like contractions, make sure you keep hydrated. The only reason I had contractions that early was when I was dehydrated.
Good luck!
2006-09-19 12:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i felt the same pressure at 19 weeks, i ended up having severe complications, if it happens 3 or more times in an hour call doctor right away. i delivered a healthly 6 1/2 pound boy @ 37 weeks.
2006-09-19 12:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither. at 16 weeks the baby's movements are so weak (I mean it's very active but you can hardly recognize the movements), they feel more like very light touches, or butterflies (everyone describes them differently). And don't worry it's not contractions.
Not sure what that is, but I know for sure, it's normal and happens often to most women. Of course, if it troubles you, check with your OB.
2006-09-19 12:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by miss 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably a foot kicking you your not to early to feel the baby move i felt my son when i was 11 weeks if your worried go see your Dr
2006-09-19 12:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you're already starting to feel those Braxton Hicks contractions. Is this your first baby? YOu feel them sooner with each pregnancy...if they're not painful, you're fine. But best to tell your Dr too.
2006-09-19 12:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by latterdaylady 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relax chic
Theres nothing wrong your fine.
If you are afraid about something you should direct any question that you may be concerned about to your OB/GYN on your next prenatal visit.
2006-09-19 12:39:34 · answer #8 · answered by Shantel J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS NOT CONTRACTIONS. ITS JUST THE BABY MOVING. ALSO IT COULD JUST BE YOUR NERVES BECAUSE THEY MOVES ALSO.
2006-09-19 12:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by PRECIANA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋