i hear that when u have a contraction braxs or real that your stomach hardens up i think i could be having contractions nothing real yet but when i feel my stomach it does feel hard but i also think i am feeling the babys legs or back something not really my stomach getting hard so i guess i am just asking is what is getting hard the muscles tightening maybe or is cause of the contractions you can just feel the baby better ....sry not real good with word so i hope u all understood what i am trying to say here ...
2007-04-07 17:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by notme 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i am 38 weeks due 4/20 so i know its coming, the pains i am feeling is nothing serious yet so no timing or anything just tryng to figure out if maybe they were brax or the baby moving
2007-04-07 17:45:04 · update #1
The further along you get in your pregnancy, the harder your stomach will feel all the time. During Braxton Hicks contractions, which all women have, but don't always feel, you may feel a tightening in your stomach, but then it releases. It is your uterus that does the contracting. It is not uncommon for the baby to do some moving during a contraction, so you may be feeling a little of both, the Braxton Hicks contraction along with the baby's movement.
2007-04-07 17:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in my experience your stomach can be hard without having contractions.
If you drink some water and lay down and rest for an hour see if you are still feeling the pains. If you are start timing them. If they get to be about 5 mins or your water breaks go to the hospital.
Just remember there are general guidelines, but every woman/body/pregnancy is different.
2007-04-08 02:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by celtic_princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you have a contraction it feel like the baby is balling up in a ball in your stomach. You can lie down and drink water and if the pain is still coming after drinking, i would say you probably are.
2007-04-08 00:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by rnsweety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would know when you are getting the real contractions...if you aren't bleeding and nothing is hurting then it shouldn't be anything serious...but yeah you would for sure know if you are having contractions.
2007-04-08 00:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because your stomach gets hard during pregnancy does not mean you are having a contraction. You will know when it is a contraction, believe me, you will feel it. No doubt about it.
2007-04-08 00:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by Speedy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is what every mom told me, you will just know when its time. Sure enough I knew. The contractions are extremly hard and strong. I knew right away. good luck
2007-04-08 00:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by 4littlehappyfeet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First question: How far along are you?
Second question: Have you timed them? Do they have any type of regularity?
2007-04-08 00:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋