Braxton Hicks - How early can you feel them?

[BrightSparkles]

I remember having BH late with DD. But I swear i'm having them now... and if i didn't know any different I would swear they are real contractions! They hurt like hell, if you timed them they last about 10 - 15 secs and there can be about 8 - 10mins apart but only last a few hours. Then nothing.
Baby isn't engaged (still laying length ways).

Is it normal to feel them like this so early?

[*LittleMissSummer*]

I remember my SIL saying she felt them as early as 24 weeks.

[Ryatha]

Yep - with DD2 I felt them much stronger and earlier. I kept thinking I was in preterm labour! My midwife told me it is common for them to be stronger in second pregnancies. I just had a warm shower, panadol and a lie down, that certainly helped them. HTH

[MrsFabuloso]

I started haveing then around 16ish wks with DS. Only mild, but they got pretty strong by the end of my pg!

[~Kim~]

I felt them about 19weeks with Darc and about 16ish (?) weeks with Nate.
They were powerful, painful and often took my breath away.

[~Kim~]

I felt them about 19weeks with Darc and about 16ish (?) weeks with Nate.
They were powerful, painful and often took my breath away.

[BrightSparkles]

Thanks Girls.
That makes me feel better.
Ryatha - i've been doing the hot showers, and laying and rocking etc to get past them.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

What do they feel like?

[BrightSparkles]

Hmm.... for me they are tightenings that go all across my tummy like a really bad period cramp/tightening thing - I can't even explain it properly. It hurts like hell .

[NaeNae]

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