Painful Braxton hicks contractions?

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I keep seeing posts about painful Braxton hicks contractions and I'm wondering when these start for most people. I rarely notice them right now and if I do it's just by fluke that I touch my stomach while one is happening and it feels super firm. So I'm curious, when should I expect this to change? Thanks :-)

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Braxton-Hicks contractions are generally not painful. Sometimes they can be "uncomfortable," especially toward the end, but that's not true for everyone.

It's usually cause for concern if you're experiencing painful BHs, especially if they become regular or don't subside with rest and water. :)

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I get them if I walk around too much

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I'm 33 weeks and they just started getting way more noticeable. Before I thought they were kicks. But today I was like, "Woah! This is weird...."

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If BH are painful it might mean you are dehydrated. Change positions and drink a glass of water.

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I just get tightness across my belly and lower back spasms. Its  usually quick and I wouldn't say they are painful more just uncomfortable. When I explained it to my OB said they were BH and couldn't be painful.

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I'm a FTM so I don't even know if what I'm feeling is braxton hicks, but every once in a while I get strong pains and tightness in my lower abdomen.  It tends to happen when I've been on my feet at work for too long or its the end of the week and I'm super exhausted.  I just drink more water and rest and they go away.  But it almost feels like painful gas.

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Never once felt them with my first.  This is my fourth and man are they strong....I think it's common for just a little tummy tightening at 36-37 wks with your first

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Never felt them w my first. N this kid, I have them all the time but not painful. They say if they hurt along w ur back hurting u might be in labor.

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I didn't have any noticeable ones with my first this time it's all the time.

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Mine with my daughter never hurt

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