I'm really confused!! I am pregnant with my second child - I know what actual contractions feel like as I have a 2 year old. But all today I have been noticing my stomach getting really tight - almost like tensing up... It doesn't really hurt or anything so I cannot figure out what it is... has anyone ever had this? Please let me know your experiences!!
Ps: i am already dialated a little. (1 cm)
2007-04-16 10:46:22 · 13 answers · asked by texasmom 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes it is called braxton-hicks,nothing to worry about.Try drinking some water and resting a while
2007-04-16 10:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by kandice y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton-Hicks contractions! They do not really hurt, but do get rather uncomfortable. Your body is just preparing for labor. I am 36 weeks, I have been having them for atleast 3 months. Kind of annoying. This is my first baby, so I asked a friend who already had a baby and she said she never felt those. I guess every pregnancy is different.
2007-04-16 10:52:47 · answer #2 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea its braxton hicks contractions. They just prepare your body for the actual real contractions. Which you will notice LOL when its time :) If they become stronger or closer together, then you know they are real contractions :) goodluck and congrats on baby two!!!
Mom of 4 boys and 31 weeks with boy 5!!
2007-04-16 10:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hay I'm 39 and 2 days with my first i have been getting that exact thing and i was put on a monitor the other day and yes thay were contractions but since you still have 3 weeks thay r probably just getting u ready good luck.
2007-04-17 01:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have that going on right now. I am 36 weeks and its braxton hicks contractions. Mine are slightly painful. These are good because they should help both of us dilate faster and more before full labor begins. Less painful contractions later! Yeah! Congrats and good luck.
2007-04-16 10:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are braxton hick contractions, getting your body prepared for the actual labor. im also 37 weeks with my first and get these all the time. good luck just a few more weeks to go!!!!
2007-04-16 10:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by tru_blu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, these are called Braxton-Hicks contractions and they are "practice" for the uterus to begin labor. These can start early, and do not mean you are ready to deliver, however you should let your doctor know since you are beginning to dilate.
2007-04-16 10:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by KeesLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "Braxton Hicks" contractions. It's basically your body's way of practicing and preparing you for labor.
2007-04-16 10:52:32 · answer #8 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are called braxton-hicks contractions, they are just mostly painless "practice" contractions that help get things ready for the real thing. Congratulations on the pending birth of your child :)
2007-04-16 10:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Braxton hicks!! They're called "painless contractions".
2007-04-16 10:56:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋