What does a Braxton Hicks feel like?

Question

I’m 29 weeks, and a few times a day I get this period-like cramp that goes to my lower back.  Literally feels like a regular period cramp!  But my stomach doesn’t tighten up like they say happens during a Braxton Hicks, so I’m not sure what I’m experiencing.  Anyone know what this is?  Just normal aches and pains?

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Mine feel like period cramps with this one. With my first they felt like tightening on my abdomen.

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Braxton Hicks don't typically hurt all. they can cause pressure and discomfort because bending is hard. the ban last a few seconds or minutes.

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I didn’t have any with my first but with this one, I’m 21 weeks now and just started getting them. Mine feel like a lot of pressure on my uterus if that makes sense. If this isn’t your first, it really does feel like what you feel before you actually have your baby, just not painful? Idk if that makes sense. Just very uncomfortable and it feels like so much weight is pressing down on your uterus, almost makes you feel like you have to pee 😂

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I have the same too just cramps like period cramps down there, how’re I haven’t felt the tightness yet!!

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It may be! I think it’s different for everyone. With my first, my belly would just get hard as a rock but I couldn’t feel them at all.

What does a Braxton Hicks feel like?

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