Braxton hicks or preterm labor?

Question

About Saturday evening I started getting what I thought were cramps. Like they felt like period cramps and would tighten up for about 9/10 minutes and throb. Then go away and then come back. I haven't felt him move since Sunday afternoon and the cramps are getting closer together and now I have a slightly pink discharge. I'm 23 weeks could I be in really early preterm labor?

Answer

Yeah,I'd definitely call your OB about that one! :)

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I started getting Braxton hicks at 17 weeks but only early in the morning and I would drink water and they went away. They didn't hurt, just felt like my uterus was tightening for a moment then releasing. My obgyn wasn't concerned, she just said to drink water and to come in if they were painful. Yours sound different from my experience though, mine did not last that long and didn't hurt.  I would def call them again or go in

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If I were you I would call your doctor and go in. I have had my water break at 20 weeks with slight contractions before and never new it. It would be your only chance for them to try to stop the labor if that is what is going on. I would not take a chance. I have never had Braxton hicks that early in pregnancy. Good luck honey.

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I honestly don't have any advice other than contact your dr. Better to be safe than not

Braxton hicks or preterm labor?

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