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Did some ab exercises this morning ever sice then you have been experiencing what you believe to be Braxton Hicks contractions you are only 23 weeks but this is your 4th child 3rd pregnancy?
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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.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions that may occur during pregnancy?
Nope. Only some do. The lucky ones don't. The Braxton Hicks is just the preparation contractions. Letting you know that your baby is almost ready. They contractions come usually after 6 months. My doctor said there not supposed to hurt, but mines did. I thought I was in labor and I went to the doctor and my doctor sent me home saying that they are just Braxton Hicks and there nothing to be worried about.
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.
Is it normal to have braxton hicks contractions early as four mths during pregnancy?
According to my midwife today, yes it is. I'm 14 weeks and have been feeling BH for a few days now. This is my second child.
Do braxton hicks contractions get worse with each subsequent pregnancy?
Supposedly. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=15845
Is Hardening or tightening of stomach during pregnancy normal?
Yes. Those are braxton hicks contractions. very normal. These practice contractions occur at various times during pregnancy, but can increase in intensity during your last month. They happen at random and are typically not painful. They do not dilate the cervix as real contractions do.
I am 32 weeks pregnant and i have cramps in my stomach - that comes and goes - is this normal?
Yes, it is normal. What you are experiencing may be Braxton-Hicks contractions. These contractions are "practice" for the real thing. If you are experiencing period-like cramping, you should call your doctor. If those cramps become regular (time them) or if your water breaks, go to the hospital.
I am 35 weeks into the pregnancy. I was having regular and painful contractions 3 to 5 minutes apart for 6 hours when they stopped. What is happening?
You could be having what they call braxton hicks contractions...this is your uterus preparing for your baby to be born...Congrats on your pregnancy! Or you could be going in to Labor!
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.
Can Braxton Hicks start real labor?
Braxton Hicks contractions can occur far before labor actually begins, though sometimes they might occur shortly before a woman goes into labor. The first "true" labor sensations can be anything from crampiness to "full blown" contractions to losing one's mucous plug to having bloody show to experiencing loose stool or to feeling one's water break.
What do braxton hicks contractions indicate?
False Labor
Why does pregnancy hurt?
because your body is preparing a home for the baby your pelvic bone is shifting and thepressure from your uterus may cause discomfort to you and as the pregnancy progresses you might have braxton hicks also known as false contractions
