Hi, as the title says I'm getting lots of pressure in the top of my stomach - it's the very top part, and it doesn't happen all the time, but I've been getting it for about the past 3 hours on and off. Also less frequently earlier on today. No pain, it's just very uncomfortable and feels like that part of my stomach is going hard (although I don't think they're Braxton Hicks as when I put my hand on my tummy, I can't feel the muscles contracting or anything). It happens most when I'm sitting down but slouching slightly, although I'm sitting up dead straight now and can still feel it. I can feel some tiny kicks lower down as well, so I know baby's ok :-) I'm not worried, it's just annoying and uncomfortable, because it makes me a bit breathless sometimes too. Sounds horrible, but I've also been getting feelings like my stomach muscles were separating or soemthing! A real 'pulling' sensation that was mostly in the side of my stomach. It didn't hurt but was strong enough to make me wince.
2007-06-15 06:34:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Anyone know what these feelings are and how can I get rid of them? Having trouble thinking of anything else at the moment, they're very uncomfortable.
2007-06-15 06:35:18 · update #1
Your Uterus is growing your baby has grown about 21/2 inches more just in the last 2 weeks.
2007-06-15 06:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by JUICY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is in fact Braxton Hicks. You don't actually feel the muscle pulsating, it is just hardening. And they can be very uncomfortable. When I get them, it makes me feel like my bladder will explode and my stomach will burst. And sometimes they can actually be painful. Totally normal.
The feelings on the side are most likely ligaments stretching, which is also very normal.
And it's not something you can stop, Braxton Hicks are how the uterus practices for the real thing when you go into labor. The uterus is a muscle, and it will relax and contract just like every other muscle in your body.
2007-06-15 06:41:16 · answer #2 · answered by It's Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are, unfortunatly, normal. Its yet another glamorous aspect of pregnancy that onone prepares you for. Try stretching, changing positions, or take some tylenol if it gets too bad.
2007-06-15 06:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be B Hicks... but I would ask my doctor just to be sure
2007-06-15 06:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋