Preterm labor?

Question

My sister in law has me all paranoid about going into preterm labor (she's had a bad pregnancy and wants mine to be just as bad.) My job has required me to be on my feet for several hours, in a hot warehouse, lifting, and constantly bending over. I'm almost 23 weeks. I've not really been in pain, but there has been a couple times where I'm pretty sure my belly has gotten harder or tightened for a few seconds, I've had a backache for about a day now, and I'm nauseous again. Should I be worried I'm going into preterm labor or am I just paranoid?

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Paranoid. Your baby will be fine. I have loads of contractions for weeks on end. Ignore SIL

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Paranoid. Your stomach tightening could be braxton Hicks, they can start at 20 weeks. I have been nauseous.my whole pregnancy. 23w2d. And also back aches, from working. I'm 12 hour rotating shifts in a hot factory.. trust me I know your pain. 😂 Lol. I'm tgoing to try and get an eight hour shift restriction tomorrow at my obgyn appointment. Maybe you could try and get a restriction if work is really bothering you. I also have a 25+ pound restriction, because I shouldn't be lifting 400 30 pound wheels a day. Try not to stress. 😊

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I pretty much work in the exact same environment you do. Hot warehouse ,always on my feet, and lifting heavy things! I have been noticing my stomach tightening and I get mild cramping and backache. They are Braxton Hicks!! It's a sign we need to slow down and do a little less!

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Braxton Hicks dude. Very normal.

Preterm labor?

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