Braxton Hicks???

[Glamoreyez]

I am 18 weeks tomorrow and for the last week, probably twice most days - some days none at all, I have been getting a tightening sensation across my lower abdomen.
If I move from what position I am in, it goes away...

Could it be Braxton Hicks this early??

[Ryatha]

I've been getting those as well, I've been told it is too early for BH so i thought maybe it is bubs having a really big stretch? They also come an go particularly if I move position.

[Glamoreyez]

I was wondering if it was just baby stretching but the one I just had was quite hard...
I never had them (or I never felt them, lol!) with my first and this is my second and it's just weird!

[Melbournemumma]

Hi,

Aparently you can get bh from as early as 14w. I was having exactly the same thing, it gets REALLY tight and kinda makes me a bit breathless but doesn't hurt. My Mum (woman of wisdom in my pregnancy ) said that they are bh contractions. nothing to worry about though

[Glamoreyez]

Thanks Tara...
It's just bizarre as I never had them or felt thme with my first...

[myson]

yep. ive been having them since 16 weeks. quite strong too. usually whenever i walk more than say 20 metres at a time, then they start, and when im swimming too.