Do I bother with going in?

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My contraction timer looks like this. Been feeling Braxton’s Hicks on the regular since 7. But baby is super active, they are very much just Braxton Hicks because they don’t happen when I’m standing (or at least I don’t feel them) but they’re super frequent. I havnt lost my plug or anything like that. Not sure what to think. I just spent all day in the ER the other day, (shortness of breath and heart palpitations) I really don’t want to go in if I don’t have to.

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If they aren’t really painful, I would just drink tons of water and try to rest. It could be that you are a little dehydrated...?

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Drink a ton a water and and long as they don’t become painful or go into your back, you’re not experiencing true contractions.

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I’ve had BH Contraction’s for two months now like that. I’m 35 weeks along, do what you think is best! Except mine happen about every 15 minutes.

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I had consistent BH for the last 4-5 weeks of my previous pregnancy. I went in a couple times bc they were painful and pretty regular. But then when “real” labor hit… when they say you can’t talk through a contraction it’s true. Couldn’t focus on anything but breathing through it.

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My doc said because I'm still considered preterm, at 34 weeks. If I am having 4 to 5 Braxton hicks per hour then I need to come in. Give your doc call

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I would call first. Does your ob office have an on call #? My doctor told me she doesnt think its necessary if I'm sure its braxton hicks to not worry about it unless I'm having 10 or more per hour or they become extremly painful. Always better safe than sorry but to me its worth calling before going in 😃

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My midwife told me to contact them if I had more than 4 BH contractions an hour for 2 hours.  She also said that BH usually typically dont last more than 30 seconds and shouldn't occur with less than 10 minutes between each one.  So with that pattern I probably would head in to get checked.

Do I bother with going in?

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