I just got back from an ultrasound. I'm 22 weeks pregnant and she said she couldn't do the vaginal ultrasound because I was in the middle of a contraction. I asked if this was normal and she said she'd seen it before but didn't know if it was or not. Anybody know anything about this? Worried about pre-term labor.
2007-11-09 10:53:23 · 8 answers · asked by Tina K 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Was it Braxton Hicks contractions? If so then it woule be ok. I would assume she would have told you if you needed to worry. Call and ask.
2007-11-09 10:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you didn't know you were having a contraction i'm sure its nothing to worry about.Your body will start getting ready for your baby and you will be having Braxtion Hicks.Good luck.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
Braxton Hicks are sporadic uterine contractions that actually start at about 6 weeks, although you won't be able to feel them that early. You probably won't start to notice them until sometime after midpregnancy, if you notice them at all (some women don't). They get their name from John Braxton Hicks, an English doctor who first described them in 1872.
As your pregnancy progresses, Braxton Hicks contractions tend to come somewhat more often, but until you get to your last few weeks, they should remain infrequent, irregular, and essentially painless. Sometimes, though, Braxton Hicks are hard to distinguish from early signs of preterm labor.
Play it safe and don't try to make the diagnosis yourself. If you haven't hit 37 weeks yet and you're having four or more contractions in an hour, or have any other signs of preterm labor, call your caregiver immediately.
By the time you're within a couple of weeks of your due date, these contractions may get more intense and more frequent, and cause some discomfort. Unlike the earlier painless and sporadic Braxton Hicks contractions that caused no obvious cervical change, these may help your cervix "ripen": gradually soften and efface, and maybe even begin to dilate a bit. This period is sometimes referred to as "pre-labor."
2007-11-09 10:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ms.Danielle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be starting to experience braxton hicks contractions, which are normal and can last until you finally go into real labor. If it was strong enough to cause preterm labor, she would have told you.
If you can't feel it, then don't worry. You will know when you have labor or preterm labor.
2007-11-09 10:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Malina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had Braxton Hicks contractions since i was 5 months and i am 33 weeks today.
keep track of them and if there is a pattern to them then call the hospital right away or if they get stronger other then that you should be fine!!
do you have anything else like spotting or anything? if so call the hospital asap.
good luck
2007-11-09 11:04:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your at a time to go to labor n delivery if it keeps on!! but it is perfectly normal to get contractions and this stage your uterus is practicing for labor.... I had contraction all the time from 4-8 months and never took a chance and went to labor n delivery
2007-11-09 11:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by Conteplative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 26 weeks a few days ago I was having HORRIBLE pain, but everything still looks ago with my baby and it turns out it was just round ligament pain caused from him bounching around in there way too much :) You should go ahead and call your doctor to be sure though!
2016-05-29 00:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have contractions throughout your pregnancy. It's your uterus preparing for labor. Unless you have regular contractions, that come closer and closer, it's fine.
2007-11-09 10:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like Braxton Hicks its very normal
2007-11-09 10:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋