I know i am going to sound like a total tard here but here is my question. How am i supposed to be able to tell the difference between contractions and the baby streching or moving. My daughter wasnt this complicated. Now my second one its like sometimes i feel contractions and sometimes i know its her streching. In these last few months Ive been having contractions, but right now im not sure. Can someone please help me figure this out so i know if i should go to the doctor or not.
2006-12-19 01:53:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
the best way to figure it out is to time them.also feel your belly.i notice that when i think im having a contraction and its just her stretching i feel a soft spot on either side of my belly.when its really a contraction its hard all over.and you dont sound stupid at all!im on my 3 pregnancy and i feel like its my first!its just so different every time and you dont remember stuff!good luck and congrats!
2006-12-19 01:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I don't know what your contractions feel like, all I can tell you is what mine felt like. The Braxton hicks contractions felt like a tightening of my belly and they really didn't hurt that much (for me). When the "real" contractions started, they would stop me in my tracks!!! My back ached very badly, and it would cramp all the way around my sides to my abdomen and up to the top of my belly, and it would still tighten up. My Dr always told me that if I had these kinds of contractions every 10 minutes for an hour or longer, to make my way to the hospital. If you live farther away from a hospital, I would suggest not waiting an hour. If they are regular like that for 30 minutes and not relieved by walking, then by all means, go to the hospital. With my oldest child, I had a terrible diarrhea with the contractions. Like you said, each baby (and pregnancy/labor) is different. But you will know when it's time, trust me. I didn't believe it either when I was told that, but in all reality, I did know!! When it came time, I knew and you will too!! Good luck & congrats!!!
2006-12-19 02:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your right every baby is different. The biggest question will be were the pain is starting. If it is in the lower back and spreading to the front, then I would think contractions and go be seen.
2006-12-19 02:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by ragtad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies do fluctuate, however no longer up to persons say. The variations are most of the time all the way down to variations in how their moms and dads deal with them. For instance, I recognise anyone who has no manipulate over her four 12 months historic and everybody noticed that coming since she did not identify any limitations as a youngster. She stored pronouncing her youngster was once specific from others and so she could not manipulate him, however correctly it was once all all the way down to the way in which she was once watching after him. Second and next kids are in most cases a little bit specific, at the same time younger infants, since the dynamics at house are specific - mum has a tender youngster or kids to safeguard, and he or she did not whilst the primary was once a youngster. However, even though 2 infants are dealt with in equal approaches, as they grown they'll broaden extra variations because of genetics. But to start with the variations are minimum, simply exaggerated by means of their moms and dads' cure.
2016-09-03 13:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you even just think you having contractions its best to bring it up at your next doctors appointment. Doctors have heard everything at one point or another so there is no point in feeling silly about asking..afterall your just looking out for the welfare of your child and yourself
2006-12-19 01:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by David B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its totally regular and doesn't stop, contractions.
2006-12-19 01:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by sky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look just relax and enjoy - when the time is right you will know...cause their will be severe pain and a baby trying to come out! Lol...seriously youll know when its time.
2006-12-19 01:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by cats4ever2k1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't know for sure then its best to just go to the doctor anyway. better safe then sorry. good luck.
2006-12-19 01:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time them ...and if its in your lower back ..go to doc
2006-12-19 02:09:44 · answer #9 · answered by connie sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it hurts call a doctor.......
2006-12-19 01:55:02 · answer #10 · answered by bossman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋