Braxton Hicks or real contractions?

Question

Been having what I think are BH but it's been all day and almost every 5 minutes. Can anyone tell me or offer any advice? I drink water and doesn't help. I'm at work so I'm sitting all day. 34 weeks, FTM. Thank you.

Answer

I asked one of my friends and she said you'll know the difference because real ones you won't be able to move or...at some point...talk through them. Braxton hicks are just majorly uncomfortable. I know that's probably not for everyone but it made me feel better. Lol.

Answer

I had real contraction at 36 weeks and 5 days pregnant, 2-4 minutes apart for over 7 hrs.  Doctor won't do anything unless I had dilated some more or be full term,  which is 37 weeks.  They told me to just take meds and bare the pain,  I can't take pain med cause I am allergic so had to stick to tylenol only. Other wise wait for my water to break,  bleeding,  or if I lost my mucus plug

Braxton Hicks or real contractions?

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