What do real contractions feel like? FTM here!

Question

So I was having Braxton hicks today and they didn't hurt, but I had one earlier but my whole stomach hurt a little all over. Like a pinching pain, but not too bad. And it also made me feel like I needed to go #2. Sorry, TMI. So what did your contractions feel like?

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They start our like period cramps then turn into the worst cramps you've ever had!

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Definitely start out like period cramps and just get intense with me by the time I couldn't stand it anymore I was at 10cm dilated and she was here it all happened so fast but worst pain I've EVER felt there's just nothing to compare it to

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Contractions feel like death. Worst pain I've ever felt!

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Very bad period cramps mixed with constipation cramps was my experience.

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As the other poster said, mine started by feeling exactly like period cramps and just got stronger. I didn't feel the contractions anywhere other than my cervix until I was fully dialated and baby was starting to descend. I don't know if that's how it is for everyone but that's how it was for me.

My Braxton hicks don't hurt but they do take my breath away. Totally different from a labour contraction.

What do real contractions feel like? FTM here!

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