my sister is 30 weeks pregnant and she is feeling this tightening and loosening feeling in her tummy. its not hurtng her but its uncomfortable and this is her first child and i have none so i dont know what to tell her...help please!
2006-09-20 15:28:47 · 11 answers · asked by erica5172003 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's called braxston hicks and it is perfectly normal. I should hope that her doc has explained this sensation to her but any way... It is the body basically preparing it self for delivery by having mini contractions, From what I remember it also helps slowly move the baby down and into birthing position ( very minimal movement .. maybe centimeters a day or so. Tell your sister not to worry but if she is still concerned have her talk to the doc. Don't count on this web site to keep her and the baby safe with our answers.
2006-09-20 15:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Busy Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The deal is, your sister is experiencing her child getting ready to join her in the open fresh air of the world by letting her know that she is almost ready. The child is just moving around and when there is movement of the feet and head of the baby that is the tighting and loosing effect/feeling that she is uncomfortable with.
2006-09-20 22:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by still cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called Braxton Hicks contractions aka fake contractions. I'm pretty sure they are not real labor contractions, but make sure she lets the OBGYN DR know!
2006-09-20 22:31:50 · answer #3 · answered by LiSa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called Braxton Hicks. Basically, her uterine muscles are in there doin' exercises to get ready for labor.
2006-09-20 22:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by glitz_and_glitter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
braxton hicks contractions she fine. they are nothing to worry about unless they become regular or change in intensity and come every few minutes. he could aslo call the doctor too just to put her mind at ease
2006-09-20 22:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
braxton hicks/false labor. i had this pretty bad my last trimester with my third child. here is a good article explaining the difference between labor and false labor. http://healthresources.caremark.com/topic/falselabor however, if she ever doubts it is false labor--or if her water breaks--she should go to the hospital or call her ob.
2006-09-20 23:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by crazymom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be thing moving around to make room. But I'm not sure you could call and ask a doctor what it could be.
2006-09-20 22:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by cloie_tiger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby is doing push ups and sit ups in there so he/she can be good and strong when he/she comes out.
2006-09-20 22:32:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
TELL HER TO GO TO THE DOCTOR TO SEE OR ER IT COULD BE A #OF THINGS.
2006-09-20 22:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by djonecat@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TELL HER TO GO TO THE DOCTOR
2006-09-20 22:39:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. Plummer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋