Painful Braxton Hicks

[Alan]

Hi Crystalwings

BH can be quite painful for some women and unfortunately there is not much you can do for them. As limeSlice said rocking your hips may help but moving in other ways can also help. There is no need to contact your doctor unless you are concerned or the contractions become regular.

[Crystalwings]

Thanks guys. It's just confusing when you read stuff online and it says that BH shouldn't be painful and if you have cramping to see your doctor. I've just got a constant dull ache in my lower back and period type pain atm and the BH haven't intensified or anything so i'm sure it's just a natural process. I had prelabour for a few weeks last time but don't remember the pains being so painful. Amazing how our bodies change each pregnancy.

[Tink86]

I am 36 weeks and the same has happened to me. This is my second pregnancy and I asked why my BH hurt so much this time and my midwife said the uterus is just more sensitive the second time around. I find squats help and fast, warm shower water on my lower back ease the pain. Also she said they may be from an irritated uterus too?