Braxton Hicks? Or the real deal?

Question

Last night around midnight I was woken up with a tightening pain in my lower belly. Has to pee, got up, peed.. laid back down.. it started again. Called my boyfriend in the room with me & we timed them.. I was having these pains ever 15-20 mins for almost 2 hours. Last one was a little after 3. And haven’t had any since then! Frustrating. Is this a good sign that things are moving along? I’m 39 + 3 today.

Answer

Contractions that you only feel in your lower belly are considered early labor contractions! Once you can feel the pain throughout your entire belly that’s the real deal

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Saturday I had contractions on and off for 3 hours they went away. Then Sunday night I had them every 4 minutes for 3 hours and they stopped! So frustrating! Good luck!

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Sounds like bh, the real deal will get closer and stronger and you'll feel more pain with contractions rather than uncomfortable tighting.

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That was me last night I’m 36 Weeks. When that happens just walk , walk and walk. It should help a lot.

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Since they’re painful they’re most likely practice contractions. Braxton Hicks aren’t really painful according to my doctor. I had practice contractions for 6ish hours each day for a week before I had my first baby. Walking and hydration are good ideas. Hang in there!

Braxton Hicks? Or the real deal?

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