Braxton Hicks Question?

Question

Ok, so I have been having a tightening in my stomach and I think it may be braxton hicks, but idk how to tell because it seems like if she presses on my stomach it makes it tighten up as well, and i dont really know how to tell if she is pushing against it or not. my concern is that I have had quite a few of these tonight, what is the normal range/count of these. Like how many of these are ok to have, and how can i tell the differance in them?

cause i'll be 30 wks tomarrow and i'v never had these before. they feel really tight, and they sorta hurt(but then again im a big baby.) will they go away cause they are really scaring me, and i have a doc. app on friday.

Answer 1

i had tons when i was pregnant....i even got them 5 minutes apart for like a half a day...i went to labor and delivery and they told me yes they are contractions, practice contractions, yes you are having them 5 minutes apart but they are not strong enough to change your cervix...i went home...lol what did help though was drinking a ton of apple juice or water and laying on my left side....cause after that night i still got them a bit...the drinking and laying helps a ton =) hang in there sister!!! the best of luck to you!!!

Answer 2

The difference between Braxton hicks and real labor contractions are that the braxton hicks don't really hurt, just a light contracting, and then it stops pretty quickly. Labor contractions, start out uncomfortable, but then get to where you have to stop everything cuz they really start to hurt, and increase in frequency. I had Braxton hicks all the time during my pregnancies, and I don't really remember how many, but I know it was A LOT. If you experience any pains with the contractions, that would be a good time to call your doctor.

Braxton hicks contractions aren't dangerous because they work your uterine muscles just like when you do stretches before exercising.

Answer 3

Braxton Hicks contractions come and go and are not regular. If your were in real labour the contractions would become more regular and get closer together and would become more painful, they would not go away until baby is delivered! Some women think they are in labour when they have Braxton Hicks contractions because they seem to go on for so long, but then they go away. If you aren't sure, contact your doctor, midwife or delivery suite.

Answer 4

Call your doctor tomorrow, but don't worry.
Sounds like normal braxton hicks contractions.
You should know when the "real" contractions come because they cause great discomfort, and take your breath away. The braxton hicks create tightening and pressure only.

Answer 5

Feel around your belly (where your waistline used to be). If you feel tight from side to side or even low, then it's probably BH. Baby can push out, but it usually creates tightness in one smaller spot, not spanning from side to side.

I was confused about the same thing, but this is how my doc described it to me. Everyone tells me that I'll know the difference between BH and actual labor. They all say "You'll KNOW when you're in labor." I've had a few nights where the BH don't seem to stop, no matter what I do, but I still have not gone into labor (I'm almost 39 weeks).

Good luck to you!

Answer 6

My doctor told me that as long as they were not regular, every 7 minutes for example, not to worry. Drink some water and lay down and they should stop.

Answer 7

bx hicks are like practice contractions....they vary in length of time they last and how often they come....unlike real contractions that come at predictable times....if you are concerned you should call your dr.