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Braxton Hicks

3 posts on this thread and the last post was on January 12th, 2005 10:29 AM
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Robyn - January 5th, 2005 2:31 AM
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Has anyone had Braxton Hicks contractions? I think I might be, but I'm not sure. I keep feeling this pressure in my cervix, it kind of hurts, but it's more extremely uncomfortable than anything. If anyone could tell me what they feel like it would be helpful.

Christine - January 5th, 2005 9:56 AM

I have had them with all of my pregnancy's...this one they started early..around 16 weeks or so...it's a tightening in your lower abdomen...they really shouldnt be too painful...just a little uncomfortable...and they only last for 30 -45 seconds or so usually...they also should not come more than 4 times an hour or so...I know usually when I get one I get the sudden urge to pee...the pressure I guess...good luck

Anon - January 5th, 2005 2:11 PM

I am 32 weeks and I didnt even realize that i was having the BH contractions, Until about last week, because I didnt know what they felt like. But Really its hard to describe, i just feel my tummy get really tight, and I feel some pressure. They dont hurt at all, they are jsut really uncomfortable.

lana - January 12th, 2005 10:29 AM

im 32 weeks pregnant. I get tighting about my belly. I also have really bad "period like pain" not at teh same time. And my baby loves my pelvis.
Its all related so dont worry...espcially when ppl tell you it shouldnt hurt. this whole pregnancy has been about pain 4 me...braxton hicks is just another painful thing. Some women get pain some dont