what are braxton hicks!!?

Question

I am 12 weeks and 4 days pregnant and i am knew to this stuff me and my doctor has not disuced everything yet ??? So how early can you get them also thank you to whom that had answerd :)

Answer 1

here is a good article about it...

http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/laborbasics/a/bhctx.htm

Answer 2

Usually you don't get Braxton Hicks in the first trimester. Maybe late 2nd and definately in the 3rd. A lot of doctors say they don't hurt, but they did for me. If they are BH and you lay down for a while drink a glass of water and they don't go away then they are real contractions. BH are simply contractions that make no change in the cervix. I would suggest you getting the book "What to expect while your expecting" it is the bible for pregnancy. It helped me put many times when I had questions. Good Luck and Congrats!

Answer 3

Braxton-Hicks contractions are non-labor inducing contractions of the uterus. They can start very early in the pregnancy, at about 6 weeks, but you won't feel them. Once the uterus is larger you will start to notice irregular tightening of the pelvic/abdominal region. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.

Get yourself a good book on pregnancy, labor and childbirth and read up!!

Answer 4

They are "practice" contractions which are not what the doctors call "productive".

They are normal, natural and quite helpful in exercising and readying your body for birth. You will usually get them the last few months of pregnancy, although I have known a few friends that have had them as early as 5 1/2 months. Happy pregnancy to you and best of good health to you and your baby.

Answer 5

They are basically practice contractions. The muscles of the stomache and uterus tighten for a short time in order to strenghten themselves in preperation for labor.

Most women don't really notice them untill the last trimester, though some get them earlier. they are usually mild, though I've had some that were tight enough to be uncomfortable. they should not be painful, that could indicate a problem.

the stronger ones will make your muscles so tight and hard that it feels rock solid.

they are definately a good thing for your pregnancy... so don't worry.

Answer 6

According to my wife they start in the 3rd trimester. They are like very mild contractions. Some think they are going into labor and head for the hospital only to be sent home. I hope that helps and good luck with your pregnancy.

Answer 7

Well you won't get them until later in your pregnancy. They feel like little contractions. It is your body getting ready for labor. They can hurt. Mine did. Your belly will tighten for a few seconds, causing pain sometimes. Then they stop. If they continue over and over for more than 15 minutes, I would call your nurse to ask them what to do.

Answer 8

They are fake labor contractions and i believe you can get them as early as 6 months!
I would talk to your doctor right away if your unsure of some things! you need to know everything that is going on in your body right now! Read some of the mommy books to they are great! :)

Answer 9

Cramps/contractions that came come at intermittent times up to 6 weeks before birth.

Answer 10

Tony Braxton and Taylor Hicks playing at your local auditorium.

Answer 11

They are contractions, they are irregular and do not increase in frequency like real contractions, they help your uterus practice for labor, and you have them for your whole pregnancy but can't really feel them until five or six months, if you even feel them then. In essence, they are practice contractions, and if you feel them, then they are called false labor contractions.

Good Luck and Congratulations!