What do Braxton Hicks feel like?

Question

Hello! I’m a FTM here and I’m just wondering what a Braxton Hicks contraction feels like? And what the difference is between that and a labor contraction? Sometimes when I lay down on my side it feels like my belly is getting super tight (not painful) but I can’t tell if that’s a “Braxton Hicks” or her just pushing on a part of my belly. Advice? How do I know? Thanks! 🤗
Also I’m 33 weeks 2 days if that makes a difference 🤷🏻‍♀️

Answer

Your stomach gets hard as a rock, for most woman they don’t have any pain, but for some woman (in my case too) they can actually be quite painful! I was at the hospital Monday for it actually because mine were painful as. Coming ever 2-7 minutes apart I thought I was going into labor! In result I was put on bed rest for 4 weeks though

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Braxton Hicks aren’t painful, they can be very uncomfortable but shouldn’t ever have pain with them. Sounds like that’s what you had. It’s just a tightening and hard feeling. My OB told me real contractions feel like menstrual cramps!

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Can’t say what Braxton Hicks feels like but I did just get back from the hospital with real contractions. Contractions feel like period cramps and they don’t always feel so painful. I’m guessing Braxton Hicks just feel like pressure but no pain.

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I am up in the middle of the night wondering the same thing! I just had a few first time “pulls” moments ago, not sure if they are just hunger pains, growing pains, or BH “pains”. They aren’t hurtful, but I too would like to know the difference. I’m 33+3.

What do Braxton Hicks feel like?

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