I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and I have been getting braxton hicks contractions since about 25 weeks or maybe even sooner (not sure) but does these early contractions mean I could possibly have a greater chance of going into preterm labor or anytime before 40 weeks rather than going past 40 weeks?
2006-12-04 11:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by jtmorales_23 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
braxton hicks usually start at 20 weeks.and having alot doesnt at all mean you will go into early labor.i had them alot with my last son and he was only 9 days early.so maybe earlier than 40 weeks but not preterm.b/h are just practice contractions and dont really do much of anything in the beginning.they can however help labor get started when your body is ready for it to be started.just keep an eye on them cause my doc said more than 4 an hour means i need to call her.also there are things that can make them stop like eating,staying hydrated,laying down or walking around.oh and my b/h do hurt sometimes.thats why you have to keep an eye on them.
2006-12-04 11:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I had braxton hicks contractions for a while before having my son. They can hurt. It dont mean u will have preterm labor either. Also is this ur first pregnancy? I had my son 12 years after my other son and i thought my braxton hicks were labor pains because how much they did hurt. You will definatley know when labor hits you. Good luck making it another 7 to 8 weeks.
2006-12-04 11:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, anything after 38 weeks is safe. Second off, my daughter didn't have 1 Braxton Hicks contraction and had her baby 8 weeks early. My other daughter has Braxton Hicks from about 6 months on and they have had to induce her every time. So I would have to say that Braxton Hicks has nothing to do with it.
2006-12-04 11:16:39 · answer #3 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
braxton hicks contractions are normal. I started experiencing braxton hicks at about 25 weeks and i have had them ever since im curently 39 weeks pregnant. some of them where so uncomfterable they were actualy what i consider painful. but no pre term labor. you just have a few more weeks and you will be out of the pre term labor catagory. good luck !
2006-12-04 11:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kay Castilio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22 weeks and get braxton hicks at all times, usually a minimum of two and hour. My uterus balls up and will get difficult and there is plenty of stress that includes it. Sometimes they're very uncomfortable, however they do not quite harm. If your cervix wasn't replacing, then they're surely braxton hicks. I fear oftentimes that it is untimely exertions, purchase my surgeon says that I do not must fear approximately them until they're coming in consistent periods and I have greater than four an hour.
2016-09-03 12:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had early braxton hicks and went one week over my due date before they induced labor.
2006-12-04 11:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes probally if they are hurting becasue braxton hicks are not suppose to hurt they are suppose to be strong pressure you might be having real ones i had my son early by 3 weeks because of thinking i was having braxton hicks your baby could also be real big for you
2006-12-04 11:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probally before 40 weeks pregnant with #4
2006-12-04 11:07:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know how to answer this because I didn't get them with my first.But I am 30 weeks and I have been having them for the last couple weeks.I just wanted to let you know that it was a very good question.I even got answer from it.Thanks for asking it ;)
2006-12-04 11:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by KIM L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you are dilating at all. I would ask your doc at your next appt.
2006-12-04 11:07:37 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋