Braxton hicks?

Question

I'm 18 weeks tomorrow, and started having Braxton hicks yesterday. They were accompanied by a sharp stabbing pain at my cervix, but today no pain just a sore stomach. This is baby #3 and my first two were smooth, no complications. This one has been nothing but! Based off of my early screenings I was told I am a higher risk for preeclampsia, preterm labor and gestational diabetes. Is anyone else experiencing Braxton hicks already? I'll be discussing with my doctor tomorrow but just wanted to see if I'm not alone.

Answer

Yes, I'm having them already with twins too. Mostly they occur if I'm walking or exercising. The doctor says it's definitely not preterm labor or anything and not to worry. The placenta has to contract more often than its normal 4-6x/hour to get blood back up to the heart and out to your muscles where it's needed. He says 30 minutes of exercise to be followed by 10 minutes of rest. Or rest when needed. I can't even walk that fast anymore at 20 weeks anyways (the body knows intrinsically what it needs) even though I'm super athletic.

Answer

I am 19 weeks and 1 day with twins, 3rd pregnancy, aside from one miscarriage. I am Having them now also, mostly when I start walking.  It concerned a littlw bit because in high risk as well, so I take it easy when I can,y household duties are so paying the price of me not doing a whole lot.

Another thing, be sure you are drinking plenty of water

Braxton hicks?

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