Braxton Hicks?

Question

This is my first pregnancy! I’m 29 weeks along, and almost daily my stomach gets super hard for 5-10 minutes at a time multiple times throughout the day. I’ve never been through this before so idk if it’s Braxton Hicks or if it’s something more concerning. Or if the amount of time that it’s happening is normal. 
He kicks quite often, especially when I finally get the time to kick back and relax. So I know he’s alive in there (sometimes I get worried because when I’m working he doesn’t kick as often or I just don’t feel it because I’m on my feet moving around constantly for 8+ hours a day etc) 
Anyways is this Braxton Hicks and if it is is the amount of time it’s hard normal? And if it’s not then is it something else that I should be concerned about? I’ll be asking at my appointment on Tuesday, but want a piece of mind until then. 
Included pic from 27 weeks(:

Answer

It sounds like Braxton Hicks, I have the exact same thing happen!

Answer

It's normal! I'm 29 weeks almost 30 weeks and experience this too. If there is ever a rhythm or they are painful then call a doctor but if they are infrequent (less than 4 per hour) and not painful they are just Braxton hicks. Make sure you are drinking lots of water during the third trimester and that can help prevent them but for the most part it's a normal part of pregnancy according to my doctor.

Answer

Towards the end it’s normal , but If you’re really concerned then try drinking more water throughout  the day and see if that helps & if not try to see if your doctor can get you in sooner or call and speak to a nurse about it

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