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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Sep 2006
    Sydney
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    Braxton hicks

    Hi all

    Just wondering if anyone of you ladies have had braxton hicks early in your pg. Im 17 weeks tomorrow and have had some today. Not to worried but thought they happen later on???

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Jan 2006
    11,633

    Hi Missy
    I started getting BH very early - some of us are just 'lucky' like that .

  3. #3
    BellyBelly Market Place Member

    Jul 2007
    Margaret River
    492

    Hey Marcellus, hope you are well

    Hey Missy

    with the first pregnancy most women are not aware of the tightening of the uterine muscle (BH) until 20 plus weeks, and some women are not aware of them

    with subsequent pregnancies you are a great deal more in tune with your body (which is also why baby movements are felt earlier) and the muscle tone of the abdomen is reduced following the 1st pregnancy. Both of these factors contribute to feeling BH earlier

    BH are great as they oxygenate the uterus and your beautiful baby

    I started feeling them at around 14 weeks with my 2nd pregnancy

    x

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Sep 2006
    Sydney
    3,658

    Awww thanks so much you two. Im abit more relaxed now. Good luck to you both!!

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