Braxton Hicks? Contractions?

Question

FTM here. I am so lost on what to expect when it comes to BH or contractions. I am 35 weeks now and dilated 1cm, and I've not had any cramping. The only thing I've felt that seems unusual to me is some random lower back pain (usually only lasts a few minutes) and discomfort in my groin.

Could the lower back pain be BH? And is it normal to dilate and not notice and sort of cramping? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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The back pain could be irregular contractions.  You can dilate without feeling contractions and you can have contractions without dilating!

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Normal. With my first I walked arouns at 4cm dialated for 4 weeks and had no idea. Didnt feel a thing until water broke and then contractions were real. 2nd pregnancy,  i feel everything. Kinda sucks because even though this is my 2nd pregnancy, Im not sure what to expect. Is it real? Is it bh? I dunno...i just know it hurts. Lol.

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Yep very normal especially with ftms. I didn't feel a single contraction or anything I thought might be one until after my water broke and they were full on real contractions.  With my second now I've been having crazy bh since like 30 weeks.

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Yes ma'am, absolutely. Not everyone feels their contractions. Mine didn't really hurt until after my induction started. And the back pain, you could be having back labor.

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Your definitely having contractions but maybe not feeling them! I don't really feel anything major either but sometimes am noticing they're there.

I think if your back pain comes and goes in one or so minute intervals, it's probably contractions. You may want to start exercises where you bend over to get that baby off your back.  I use an exercise ball to get the baby in the correct position. Also wall squats are very good at opening the pelvis. I'm sure they have some good exercises online and look at  spinningbabies.com. You don't want back labor!!! Get that baby out of there.

Braxton Hicks? Contractions?

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