How do you know if you’ve been experiencing Braxton Hicks?

Question

3rd baby and I’m not sure I’ve ever had them??
I mean I know what people describe them as; belly tightening and going hard, but how do I know this isn’t just baby pushing against me?
My belly might go hard on one side but more times than not it’s baby who then moves. 
Do some women just never experience them?
24w3d.

Answer

It’s across the entire front of your pelvic area, not just one side. It’s usually uncomfortable as you take notice when it begins. The whole lower part of my abdomen will usually be squishy, but once they start it gets noticeably hard to the touch for a minute sometimes longer. They usually coincide with certain things for me like having to pee, bending over a lot, or after an orgasm. Some people say it happens when you are dehydrated or drinking water helps them to subside.

Answer

Following I’m 39 weeks and always wonder the same thing

How do you know if you’ve been experiencing Braxton Hicks?

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