I'm about 31wks now and have been experiencing braxton hicks since like 18wks. I know that's early and my doc knows and said only if it becomes a pattern that it's a problem. My ? is, does that mean I'll deliver before my due date if I've been experiencing them more and more as I go further along. I get quite a lot during the day and it feels like my breathing gets harder and my heart races a little???? Anyone else experience this but have a pregnancy go to term........or did you go into premature labor? Thanks!!
2006-10-29 12:49:25 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa t 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I had the same thing with all three pregnancies (braxton hicks in the second trimester, lots of cramping in the 1st), and i delivered at 37, 34 & 36 weeks. Your doc can just keep an eye on you for signs of effacement & dilating, and he/she can also do a fetal fibronectin test to help predict your chances of early labor for the 2 wks following the test.
And, I'm sure you're sick of hearing this, but take a break when your body tells you to. All the errands & housework that seem soooooo important right now can wait. If you get the contractions while you're doing something on your feet, sit down or take a cat nap. If you get them while you're resting, get up & do something for a few minutes.
Good luck!!!!
2006-10-29 12:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by lee_anne301 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton Hicks contractions final for aproximately 30 seconds to two mins and are sometimes called train contractions. You might train respiring sporting events to get able for the truly factor. If the contractions fade, don't get more potent or extra extreme, and don't have a suite time among them, then it's Braxton Hicks and you've got not anything to fear approximately.
2016-09-01 04:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by yarrington 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i experienced that with my 2 year old but i started having braxton hicks around 32 weeks. I had her 4 days before my due date so i didnt affect my pregnancy or put me in premature labor. it just made me very uncomfortable for the last 2 months. Good luck to you.
10 weeks preggie with baby # 2...YAY!
2006-10-29 12:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal Woods 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did experience them, a week and a half later, I went into labor, I was 2 weeks early, but the baby came out just fine, no problems what so ever.
My co-worker also experienced them 4 days before she went into actual labor, she did have her baby premature though, a month and a half early...
The best you could do is take it as easy as possible, but if your baby is ready, there isn't much you could do...you'll be fine...
2006-10-29 12:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had lots of BH cx during both pregnancies, first was born a couple weeks early, second was on my due date. I got them more and more the farther along I was too.
Try to relax, don't worry unless your doc thinks it's a concern; you'll start going to weekly appointments soon.
2006-10-29 12:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Jenn♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had bad bh with my last child starting when i was about 6 mon pregnant.my doc put me on meds to stop them and on bedrest.the bedrest didnt work because i had a 3 year old and had to work.they were consistant throughout my pregnancy.i delivered my baby 9 days early.so they didnt really make a difference in my case.when i have them i feel like something is sitting on my chest and i get flushed.
2006-10-30 02:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was about 20 weeks with my daughter, she was born exactly on her due date, but i really think everyone is different depending on all the other variables of your lifestyle
2006-10-29 12:59:18 · answer #7 · answered by patison25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just went through this in september my baby was due in oct so you might not make it but then again we're all different
2006-10-29 12:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by monicarsndz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋