thread: Braxton Hicks - How early can you feel them?

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  1. #1
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    Sep 2007
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    I never had any braxton hicks contractions that I felt though I was aware my body was doing them from 14 weeks (thanks so 11 ultrasounds I got to see them).

    If it were me I would be going into the hospital to get them checked out especially if they are regular in length and time but I like to err on the side of caution If you are not worried by them then not to worry but if there is a slight niggle in the back of your mind somewhere then go into the hospital and get checked out.... there is no harm in being cautious.

    Nae x

  2. #2
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    Feb 2006
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    with DD1 i first felt them at 20 weeks
    DD2 felt them at 12 weeks

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    Jul 2009
    Australia
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    I don't know if i have experienced them but sometimes my belly is really hard, feels like i have a stitch and i rub my belly then it stops.

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    that's them I'd say

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    I don't know if i have experienced them but sometimes my belly is really hard, feels like i have a stitch and i rub my belly then it stops.
    I get that sensation, sometimes high, sometimes low, I just thought it was bub pushing right out against me...
    Oh the wonders of pregnancy

  6. #6
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    Feb 2010
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    im 28 weeks on tuesday & for last 3 days ive been having dull all day cramps dont come&go just there for hours im guessing braxton hicks,i never had it with last 2 but after reading of of your posts im guessing its normal

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    Apr 2008
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    I think because its your 2nd child you feel them earlier. I never had them with DD but everyone who has had them have said they are very ouchie!

    maybe they are also more intense because you have had a hectic weekend and been very busy lately. I know its hard but try and take it easy. Big

  8. #8
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    Nov 2008
    Lake Macquarie, NSW
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    For me they started around 12 weeks. They didn't hurt then & still don't now at 35 weeks but there is certainly a sensation & my tummy goes so hard it is amazing.

    Every time I get one I praise my body for practicing before the real event....good body
    Last edited by Renee_AW; March 29th, 2010 at 06:45 PM.