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Is it normal at 34 weeks pregnant to have like a period pain?
It could be contractions or it could be false contractions (Braxton Hicks)
What type of contractions are intermittent painless uterine contractions that are not true labor pains?
I think you may be referring to what are called "Braxton-Hicks" contractions.
What are the occasional irregular painless contractions pregnant women have called?
Braxton Hicks
Are contractions nomal when pregnant?
only in the last trimester when they prepare the uterus for labor and are called Braxton Hicks contractions.
How did name of Braxton Hicks come from?
Braxton Hicks contractions come from a Doctor named John Braxton Hicks. He was the first doctor to ever describe what these type of contractions were. This was back in the mid-late 1800s.
I am experiencing lower abdominal pressure almost like braxton hicks contractions i am also a little bloated Periods not due for two more weeks could i be pregnant?
You do not have noticeable Braxton Hicks contractions until you are in your 2nd and 3rd trimesters. But no you probably aren't pregnant. You cant tell 2 weeks before your missed period that you are pregnant without the help of a pregnancy test.
Is there such thing as false contractions when pregnant?
There's something called Braxton Hicks and you can read more about it in the link below.
What do braxton hicks contractions indicate?
False Labor
Is it possible for contractions to mainly be felt in your lower abdomen?
I am pregnant with my 4th child (29 weeks) and this is the only place I felt them, especially the Braxton/Hicks contractions.
You are 29 weeks and 4 days pregnant and your stomach is tightening what are these?
Sounds like Braxton Hicks contractions. Not to worry, they are "practice" contractions. If they get painful, call the doc right away.
Can constipation cause contractions?
Yes, it is possible for constipation to cause contractions. Many pregnant women experience more Braxton Hicks contractions, which are uncomfortable but safe, when they are either constipated or suffering from large amounts of gas.
How do you know your in labor if your contractions are not painful?
Labor contractions are painful and you can't ignore them. If they are not painful then they are just Braxton Hicks.
