Does the heat/dehydration affect BH?

[sasha]

Last night they kept waking me up, and it was so hot, I seemed to be getting really dehydrated because I would wake up really thirsty, even though every time I woke up I drank water... just wondered if the heat or perhaps being dehydrated was making them worse. They are a bit more noticeable and painful right now, or is that just because it's getting close?

[Lucy]

Sasha, I honestly don't know if there is a medical explanation for it, but I had exactly what you describe when I was in my 3rd tri with Lexie......she was born in September so it wasn't even that hot, but I DID notice that if I was dehydrated/thirsty, that BH/twinges etc were stronger..........

[Tobily]

Dehydration definitely makes BH worse. Usually if you're complaining of contractions the first thing you will be asked is whether you have been drinking enough water....so drink up