I have been getting cramps the last few days but nothing consistent. Today I have been having more, and they are more frequent and a little stronger.
I'm not sure if I ever had Braxton Hicks, so I don't know how to compare it to that. And they don't feel severe enough to be real labor. The cramps last a few seconds to a minute and are not regular, but are becoming more frequent.
Is this something to look into, or just wait it out?
2007-03-19 10:22:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Sounds like braxon hicks to me. Your body is getting the uterus ready for the real thing, so it may start happening more often. If it starts happening a lot, like more than 8 or 10 times an hour, you may want to call your Dr to let them know. Congrats and good luck with delivery!!
2007-03-19 10:28:18 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had Braxton Hicks, it was just a tightness and not pain. The menstral cramps sound like real labor to me.
2007-03-19 10:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be Braxton Hicks, although you may want to check in with your doctor. But, once they get to be 10 minutes apart head for the hospital
2007-03-19 10:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you dilated any centimeters....? It happened to me when I was 37 weeks. I don't think they are Braxton Hicks cause I thought the same thing. I wasn't really sure but I think is was because I had been dilating slowly! Like one more every week. And i started to get cramps. Even when it was my due date they still endused the baby to come. So don't be to worried I'm sure you'll be FINE. !!!!!!Congrats!!!!!!
2007-03-19 10:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by swanga_007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start charting. How long, how frequent. Do they come on as a 'wave' getting more and more intense and then fading away, or does a change of position (i.e. bending, stretching) make them go away?
At this point--EVERYTHING is something to look into. Do not feel like you are bothering your doctor or the nurse. If you have a concern or a question--CALL THEM! They get paid for this, they expect this, they are used to this, and, to be honest, they love this. So call them whenever you have a question, even if it is every day.
2007-03-19 10:30:01 · answer #5 · answered by apleyden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off Congrats...yes this could be Braxton Hicks, kinda like period cramps that dont last too long.
I would call your midwife/Dr. and let them know just incase.
And just so they know as well.
2007-03-19 10:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by JUST JOKING 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxtom Hicks feel like stronger menstrual cramps...I only had a couple but that is what they felt like.
2007-03-19 10:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 37 weeks and last week when my dr. was telling me what to look out for he acutally said that contractions can start out to feel like menstrual cramps! i would at least call your dr. good luck!!! you may be on your way!
2007-03-19 10:27:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your doctor to be safe but it sounds like braxton hicks, but i'm torn because they're getting stronger. call your doc
2007-03-19 10:30:10 · answer #9 · answered by nelly78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could easily be BH but could also be labor. Just wait it out and see. I know dumb answer but...you'll know it when it's time!
2007-03-19 10:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by TPAY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋