thread: braxton hicks & breastfeeding

  1. #1
    Registered User

    May 2010
    victoria
    436

    braxton hicks & breastfeeding

    Im currently 16 weeks with #2 and still feeding DS who is 26 months. I noticed last night as I was feeding him to sleep that I was getting braxton hicks. It stopped when I finished feeding. I've never had them before, I never got them with DS. 16 weeks isnt too early for them? And its nothing to worry about that it only happens when feeding?
    Im not overly worried, I am pretty laid back when pregnant. But having never had them before I am little unsure on what exactly is "normal", and whether I should be concerned or not lol

    TIA

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    Hi
    16 is not too early for BH. You can't have them pretty much all pregnancy, but most mums don't notice them till later. If you're concerned, maybe speak to your midwife about the BH?

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jan 2011
    Perth
    3,268

    braxton hicks & breastfeeding

    I had them really early with DD. I wasn't breastfeeding as she is my first

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Jul 2010
    Melbourne
    2,737

    This is my first and I have been having BH for ages now. I reckon it probably started about 18 weeks. Mentioned to my OB and he didn't say it was anything to worry about

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Oct 2010
    Gold Coast
    2,638

    braxton hicks & breastfeeding

    I've been having bh from second tri I don't worry unless they become regular and don't go away with rest