Braxton kicks, what does it feel like?

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I'm 21 w and for the past few days, I have been getting really bad "cramps" and I'm not sure if it's gas or what? I mean so painful for a few seconds that I can't move? Is that why a Braxton kick feels like or do I just have really bad gas? 🙊🙈

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I've heard others who have different experiences but mine are never painful. I just feel a tightening in my uterus and my stomach becomes harder. With my first the further along I got I started to feel like it kind of took my breathe away (but still wasn't painful). I actually like getting them! Haha

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My whole belly gets hard, tight and uncomfortable. Usually starts from the bottom and works it's way up. Last for about a minute, give or take.

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It gets really tight like it feels like a squeeze. Mine hurt for whatever reason but nothing compared to the real thing.

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Sounds like what you are feeling is due to dehydration. Are you drinking plenty of water? Next time you feel it, drink an entire glass of water and if starts to fade than its lack of water throughout the day.

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I've been having them for the last week periodically (usually after working all day!) For me it feels like a tightening and I can actally feel a harder spot on my stomach and even a lump. Assuming it's my uterus contracted. Painless for me, just very tight.

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Is it normal I haven't felt them yet? I'm 20 weeks and been feeling my baby move since 14 weeks but don't think I've been feeling Braxton hicks.

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Mine just feel like my uterus getting super tight. Usually starting at one spot, spreading and then releasing. I do sometimes have a slight crampy feeling that follows it for about a minute or so but its nothing too bad.

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For some reason I can't see any comments that are written ...

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*braxton hicks contraction

Braxton kicks, what does it feel like?

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