Braxton Hicks or.something else?

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Its only happened a few times but it freaks me out. When I wake up my.lower abdomen is.super hard and it hurts really bad, then I try to move and it hurts even more. But usually when i manage to roll over it goes away after a few moments. Is my son just balling up at the bottom of my uterus or is that what braxton hicks contractions feel like?

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Valerie up there has it right. Uterus can practice contracting randomly and frequently . Unless it's painful OR happens more than 4 times in an hour then no reason for concern. Increase fluid intake and lay on your left side :)

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I have the same problem.  Spoke with my doctor today.  Mine is when I wake up to use the bathroom during the night.  She said that the bladder sits on  or rests on the uterus.  When I wait too long to go, the uterus contracts and can contract again after the bladder is empty.  She said its normal.

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Could be ligament stretching... That can be pretty painful.

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That's what mine feel like!  Not enjoyable!

Braxton Hicks or.something else?

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