does your baby move during a contraction?

Answer 1

Mine moves a lot and kicks the hell out of me during contractions. It hurts like crazy. My daughter pretty much sat still during contractions, but I never had Braxton-Hicks with her either. This pregnancy is totally different.

Answer 2

My last baby did actually move yet during a couple of my contractions. But generally, contractions squeeze the babies so they can't move.

Answer 3

Mine moved when I was having braxton hicks. That's one way I knew they were braxton hicks. When I was in real labor he didn't move. Actually, that scared me. But, once in the hospital on the monitor the nuse was telling me that it was normal. The baby is in position and just ready to get out at that point.

How does your contraction feel? Usually the real thing is intense and starts in your back and moves across your belly. I felt like my body was pushing this baby out and I was a bystander. Kinda like when your sick and throwing up (sorry to be gross) but, it's intense and you can't stop it.

Does it form a pattern?
Does it stop when you lay on your left side or take a break?

Answer 4

babies can move during Braxton Hicks contraction, but generally do not move during real contractions because they are more powerful and squeeze the baby so tight that they are unable to move.

Answer 5

With my first, she did not, but I had to pee after every one up untill she came out. With my second she moved like crazy everytime. I think that made them worse when the baby is all moving and wanting out of that place.

I guess it all depends on the baby and how they react to the stress.

Answer 6

No, They get stress out and usually they stop moving.