Contractions??

Question

I am almost 32 weeks pregnant and for the last couple days I get these cramps they feel like intestinal cramps like when you get diarrhea(except I do notget diarrhea), they only last a few seconds and then go away. Is this what contractions feel like?? They do not come often ,just a couple times a day

Answer 1

Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions. Braxton Hicks get your body ready for labor. Its normal to have these at about how far along you are. Just make sure to keep track of your contractions. If they get to where they are coming consistently then you need to call your doctor, because you could in fact be going into labor. If you are uncomfortable or scared in any way it is always safe to call your doc. Better to be safe then sorry! Good luck!

Answer 2

Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions. If they appear to be widespread, you must relaxation and drink a few water. The extra hydrated you're the fewer you'll have them. If you have been in early hard work, the contractions would not stop, they could simply hold getting more potent. As some distance as the release, so long as there's no scent or something, it is usual. Your frame raises vaginal discharge in guidance for supply, it's going to occur via the relaxation of your being pregnant. The diarrhea was once generally anything you ate.

Answer 3

They COULD be contractions, but I'm not sure. With your first pregnancy it's very hard to know for sure if you're having true labor contractions, until you actually start having them. Then it is pretty obvious that they are different from before. My labor started very suddenly, and it did feel more like intestinal cramping than menstrual cramping (which is what some people say labor pains feel like - they did not for me). I would definitely ask your doctor. In the meantime, try to drink more water. Dehydration can cause cramping.

Answer 4

This sounds like a Braxton Hicks contraction. They are just preparing your body for what is to come. Some contractions can be mild, and then once you get closer they become stronger and stronger. Once you are in labor, though, your contractions will feel like your whole body is being twisted in a knot. The good news is, it's livable and forgetable. Somehow once you have had your baby, you are not able to think about the severity of the pain.

Answer 5

When I first started having contractions they weren't painful and the only way I could really tell sometimes was to poke my stomach and see if it was really tight and solid feeling. When contractions get worse they feel like tight, painful, period cramps instead of diarrhea cramps. That's the only way I can describe contractions. If you are having them now they are more than likely braxton hicks contractions.

Answer 6

Hey- i had a baby 6 months ago, here is my advice....you could be expereincing braxton hicks contractions. your body prepares for labor by clearing your intestinal trackt too...some pregnat woman do expereince symptoms of diarrhea right before birth, its your bodies way of making room to get that baby out!! your probably pretty close and dont be surprised if you have that baby soon! good luck and congrats!!! :) p.s. i have included some web sites on discover.com that may answer some of your questions look at the five signs web site, it talks about the diarrhea sypmtoms on the 5th sign

Answer 7

Actually, I think these are round ligament pains or Braxton Hicks. Which is just where your uterus is stretching even more. I get these at least every other day about once or twice a day. My dr. says they are fine. I've been told contractions are 10000000 times more painful and you will KNOW when they are real contractions!

Answer 8

You need to call the doctor. You could be going into labor. They'll probably either tell you what to do to stop them (rest, drink lots of water) or come in so they can check to see if you've dialated.

Answer 9

Contractions are quite painful..

Answer 10

dont worry they r perfectly normal.

most probably they r uterine contractions.