Braxton Hicks???

Question

can anyone explain to me what these are... I'm almost 30 wks, is it weird that I don't know?

Answer 1

here's some info... hope it helps... im also 30 weeks and no, it's not weird that u don't kno but should educate yourself so that if something were to happen u'll know what to do

What Is False Labor?
Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions. These irregular uterine contractions are perfectly normal and may start to occur as early as the second trimester, although more commonly in the third trimester of pregnancy. They are your body's way of getting ready for the "real thing."

What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like?
Braxton Hicks contractions can be described as tightening in the abdomen that comes and goes. These contractions do not get closer together, do not increase with walking, do not increase in how long they last and do not feel stronger over time as they do when you are in true labor.

What Do True Labor Contractions Feel Like?
The way a contraction feels is different for each woman and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor contractions cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis. Some women may also feel pain in their sides and thighs. Some women describe contractions as strong menstrual cramps, while others describe them as strong waves that feel like diarrhea cramps.

How Do I Know When Contractions Indicate I am in True Labor?
To figure out if the contractions you are feeling are the real thing, ask yourself the following questions.

Contraction Characteristics
False Labor
True Labor

How often do the contractions occur?
Contractions are often irregular and do not get closer together
Contractions come at regular intervals and last about 30-70 seconds. As time goes on, they get closer together.

Do they change with movement?
Contractions may stop when you walk or rest, or may even stop if you change positions
Contractions continue despite movement or changing positions

How strong are they?
Contractions are usually weak and do not get much stronger. Or they may be strong at first and then get weaker.
Contractions steadily increase in strength

Where do you feel the pain?
Contractions are usually only felt in the front of the abdomen or pelvic region
Contractions usually start in the lower back and move to the front of the abdomen


If you have signs of true labor, contact your health care provider immediately. If you are experiencing any of the following you may be in true labor.

Contractions (tightening of the muscles in the uterus which cause discomfort or a dull ache in the lower abdomen) every 10 minutes or more in an hour.
Regular tightening or pain in your back or lower abdomen.
Pressure in the pelvis or vagina.
Menstrual-like cramps.
Bleeding.
Fluid leak.
Flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
In contrast, if you are having Braxton Hicks contractions, you really don't need to do anything unless they are causing you discomfort. If they are making you uncomfortable try the following:

Take a walk. False labor contractions often stop when you change position or get up and walk.
Get some sleep or rest.
Relax.
Drink water, juice or herbal tea.
Eat a snack or small meal.
Get a massage.

Answer 2

Braxton Hicks contractions is a tightening of the uterine muscles for one to two minutes and is thought to be an aid to the body in its preparation for birth. Not all expectant mothers have these contractions. They are thought to be part of the process of effacement, the thinning and dilation of the cervix

Braxton -Hicks actually start at about 6 weeks, although one will not feel them that early. Most women start feeling them during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
This process was usually painless but caused women confusion as to whether or not they were going into actual labour.

It has since been found that Braxton Hicks' contractions are much less noticeable during exercise, whereas real contractions are not.

Answer 3

Braxton Hicks contractions final for aproximately 30 seconds to 2 minutes and are additionally common as prepare contractions. you could desire to prepare respiratory workouts to get waiting for the actual factor. If the contractions fade, do no longer recuperate or extra extreme, and don't have a series time between them, then it relatively is Braxton Hicks and you have no longer have been given something to tension approximately.

Answer 4

Braxton hicks are basically practice contractions.

The muscles of the stomache and uterus contract making your stomache extremely hard.
they can be so mild youi don't even notice or strong enough to be painful. The get everything ready to help push the baby out. Your body will exercise even when you don't.
It's good to practice your kegels when you feel a braxton-hicks.

Answer 5

BH are contractions that get the body ready for real labor. The belly will tighten and get hard. They usually arent painful, just uncomfortable.

You might experience them and not even know it. I started having them about 25 wks pregnant. It almost feels like the baby is doing barrel rolls inside of you. Like the back is pushing out of your belly. Thats how hard it gets.

If they get rythmic and close together, like 4-5 minutes apart for well over an hour, you might want to call your doctor to make sure they are BH and not real contractions.

But I knew the difference right away.

Answer 6

its tighten feeling in ur tummy that last for about 30-60 sec. and its not painful just a bit uncomfortable if its a lil intense

Answer 7

No it's just something you didn't know about before.

They are sort of like pre labor, labor.

The uterus contracts but there is no pain involved. I had them for two weeks before delivering full term twins.

Answer 8

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