Hey i am now 38 weeks pregnant and my b/h's are becoming more frequent and intense. does this mean that hopefully labor will be soon? (im not, not happy to be preggy but i can barely breath due to my short stature and my babies lack of short stature lol)
2007-07-05 14:52:44 · 17 answers · asked by hamletsjadedlover 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Braxton Hics does not always mean that you are in labor
however since you note that they are more frequent and intense you could actually be in labor.
If it gets to painful go to a hospital.
I was in labor for a week and when I finally mentioned what I had been feeling my obgyn checked me and I was already at a four.
Best wishes to You and Yours.
2007-07-05 15:02:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am happy to tell you that you will be going into labor soon. Maybe not as soon as you hoped though. Braxton Hics contractions is just a way of letting you know its soon. Iam 36 wks and feeling the exact same way with the breathing and also sleepless nights. Hang in there. When you start feeling pain in your back moving into your stomach and you think you could be in labor, start counting how much time there is in between the contractions. 3-5 min. get to the hospital
2007-07-05 14:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by dsgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately it doesn't necessarily mean labor is soon. People can have Braxton Hicks contractions for the entire half of the pregnancy, so there is no way to tell how soon actual labor will start.
However, you are only about 2 weeks away from your due date so labor is right around the corner anyway.
Good Luck.
2007-07-05 14:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by emtmissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. A pregnant woman can go for weeks, even months with Braxton Hicks contractions.
You said that they are getting more frequent and intense - could they be real labor contractions? Maybe you should call your doctor.
2007-07-05 14:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I TOTALLY feel ya girl~I am also 38 weeks, vertically challenged and can't breathe... and they're estimating my baby at between 8 1/2 and 9 lbs. She hasn't even begun to drop yet. Braxton Hicks are basically practice contractions . It does mean labor is coming but you could easily still make it clear to your due date. I had them with my son and he was born RIGHT on time. You only have two weeks to go, so in any case...you're close! Hang in there and CONGRATS!
2007-07-05 14:57:26 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be soon but i started having braxton hicks contractions at about 24 weeks and didn't go into labor til 38 so it's totally up to your body.
2007-07-05 14:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by mommy_05_06 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No Braxton Hicks does not imply labor is coming quickly at all. This is in actual fact follow contractions for the uterus. Nothing more and nothing much less. Congrats on the little one though.
2016-08-04 03:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by brummet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could mean labor is soon, but again, maybe not. Some women have BH contractions for weeks, even months before they deliver. It's just your body's way of getting ready for the big even! You are reaching the finish line, so don't worry, labor will be here before you know it!
2007-07-05 14:56:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Braxton Hicks doesn't suggest exertions is coming quickly in any respect. This is essentially train contractions for the uterus. Nothing extra and not anything much less. Congrats at the little one regardless that.
2016-09-05 16:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You very well could go into labor soon. when your contractions become 3-5 min. apart is when you should head into the hospital. you can walk and it will bring on labor for some women. i walked with all three of mine and either the same night or next day i was in full labor. good luck and congrats.
2007-07-05 14:57:50 · answer #10 · answered by Momof4beautifulGirls! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋