What do braxton hicks feel like? And is this them?

[meow]

Hmm- not sure Leasha as I don't know if I'd had BH yet but I have had lots of weird cramps and pains at various times through the pregnancy.

I think during BH your tummy has to go hard? I woke up last night feeling nauseas and my tummy was hard- would that be a BH?

[Neenee Jellybeanie]

Sounds like BH to me as well. I remember I had my first braxton hicks contraction when I was towards the end of the 2nd trimester. It's different for everyone, so its never too early! I was confused as well but when I asked my GP he said it was normal.

[*charmalea*]

i have had bh with ds since 8 weeks ... this time round its been since about 10 weeks .. its different for every one , i told my doc , she was surpised i could feel tightening so early , then she was feeling my tummy and felt one ... its normal and we all get them just feel them differently .... so i would think its bh ..


it can be uncomfortable though...

[JustMe30]

Definitely sounds like BH's to me. I remember talking to the midwife when in labour with my daughter about them and she confirmed that what I was experiencing then is what a BH feels like just not so painful or ongoing.

I've been getting them since 20 weeks and very often after an orgasm!

[Alan]

Hi Leasha
It could be Braxton Hicks but it could also be caused by your growing uterus. Next time it happens put your hand on your tummy if you feel it go tight/hard then it is a Braxton Hicks contraction.