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What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

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dandr10199
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What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

I want to make sure I am not imagining things. I have an OB appointment tonight and will ask him, but kinda wanted a few answers before 7:30PM. TIA

Posted 3/21/06 2:02 PM
 
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Anniegrl
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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

It feels like a tightening around your belly.

Posted 3/21/06 2:03 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

Tightening around your belly. Will stop sometimes if you lay down.

Real contractions are accompanied by pain radiating from your back to your belly.

Drink water - it helps. BH can start if you're dehydrated.

Posted 3/21/06 2:06 PM
 

dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!

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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

Thanks girls! What about a sharp pain on your sides (lower abdomen) and "down there" (sorry TMI)? I don't know if they are kicks, braxton hicks, or what. Never felt this before. I am 32 weeks. Could it be that her kicks are just painful now?

ETA: they come and go, they are not constant

Message edited 3/21/2006 2:15:33 PM.

Posted 3/21/06 2:10 PM
 

nrthshgrl
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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

I used the term "shooting crotch pains". Unfortunately, they're normal. If this makes you feel any better most of the aches & pains you feel is your body prepping you for labor.

If you're concerned, I would call my ob/gyn or nurse on call.

Posted 3/21/06 2:21 PM
 

dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!

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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

Posted by nrthshgrl

I used the term "shooting crotch pains". Unfortunately, they're normal. If this makes you feel any better most of the aches & pains you feel is your body prepping you for labor.

If you're concerned, I would call my ob/gyn or nurse on call.



Thanks! I feel a lot better. I will ask my doctor tonight.

Posted 3/21/06 2:26 PM
 

preciouslove
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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

It's always good to ask the doctor. I am going to ask the doctor why I have been getting those side pains as well.

Posted 3/21/06 2:28 PM
 

skygirl
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Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

Posted by bedda26

It's always good to ask the doctor. I am going to ask the doctor why I have been getting those side pains as well.




My friend is here and she is due 3/28Chat Icon
Anyway, she said those side pains could also be your ligaments stretching as the baby grows

Posted 3/21/06 5:22 PM
 

dandr10199
Grace is growing up too fast!

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Dina

Re: What does Braxton Hicks feel like?

Posted by skygirl

Posted by bedda26

It's always good to ask the doctor. I am going to ask the doctor why I have been getting those side pains as well.




My friend is here and she is due 3/28Chat Icon
Anyway, she said those side pains could also be your ligaments stretching as the baby grows



I did ask the doctor last night and it is ligament pain Chat Icon The doctor said "let me guess it feels like a knife is stabbing you in you abdomen and in the privates". He nailed it on the head. I was not expecting this to be so painful because I had ligament pain in the first trimester and it did not feel like this. Chat Icon

Posted 3/22/06 7:45 AM
 
 

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