Increased Braxton Hicks...??

Question

37 weeks.. all of a sudden today I have had a big increase in braxton hicks and some sharp cramping pains every now and then in my belly... would would this mean?

Answer 1

You should time them and see if they get closer together. You can use this site it works great to time contractions!

http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/205.html

If you are worried then I would call your doctor.

Also I would read this, its very helpful and you can see if you have any of these early signs of labor.
http://www.pregnancyetc.com/signs_of_labor.htm

Answer 2

It might not be Braxton-Hicks, but the real deal -- especially if it's eminating toward your legs or back. Try laying on your left side and drinking a lot of water for about an hour. That should stop or decrease Braxton-Hicks contractions. If it continues to increase in intensity, duration, and frequency, then you should begin timing them. Once they reach 5 minutes apart, last 1 minute, for at least 1 hour, it's time to contact labor & delivery at your hospital, or your nurse, midwife, etc.

Answer 3

Labor pains, keep track of how far apart they are, if they get to be consistently 7 min apart for a least an hour then call the hospital, otherwise just try to keep your feet up. Talk to your doctor Monday and let them know what is going on, if you're not already he may request bed rest to get you through to 38 weeks.

Answer 4

You sound like you are in actual labor! Count between your contractions, and make sure you notice if they are getting more intense, if so get to the hospital you may be in actual labor.

Answer 5

a sign of labor starting soon

Answer 6

Call your health care provider

Answer 7

perhaps your going into labor