Braxton Hicks or Preterm Labor?

Question

My stomach keeps tightening up all around my bellybutton area it doesn't hurt but it feels uncomfortable. It feels like if the baby were to press his butt up against my belly button but more consistent. It is happening like every couple min but only for like 20 sec. Any idea?

Answer

I'm only 31 weeks btw

Answer

Could be Braxton hicks... Time them. If they get 5 mins apart, go to the hospital

Answer

Most likely Braxton hicks. I had the same thing a few days ago. Doctors and nurses will say that the difference is that BH contractions won't be consistent when you time them, mine were absolutely consistent. Even on the monitor in the hospital they were measuring right at 6 minutes apart. The only reason they didn't admit me was because I want dilating. After having them about 24 hours they finally slowed down and stopped.

If they get to be painful or if you start to bleed or if your water breaks definitely go get checked out!

Answer

My belly that same feeling all the time. It's because my son is moving and pushing outward (with butt/head usually).

Braxton Hicks or Preterm Labor?

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