contractions all day... thoughts?!

Question

Hey guys! Just wanted to see if anyone has experienced anything similar to myself and what you did!! For the past 8ish hours, I have been getting contractions every 9-11 minutes... 6-7 an hour. I have tried resting and no change. I called the on-call doctor and she suggested a warm bath, lots of fluids, and no movement. She said if it doesn't help, come in and get checked.

I am 32 weeks on Monday and have been feeling Braxton Hicks since week 18ish! I have just never experienced an actual consistency like now. These contractions aren't really painful.. but kind of take my breath away and I have to stop what I'm doing to let them pass.

Anyone have any similar situations?

Thanks in advance!!❤️

Answer

32 weeks is early enough I'd be concerned. If you're sure you aren't dehydrated and have tried laying on your left side for a bit and they keep coming I'd get checked. I had this happen about 25 weeks and they went on for a couple hours. They were bad enough they woke me up from sleep. I chugged sooooooooo much water and laid down. Eventually They spaced out and we're gone after about 4 hours. My OB lectured me at my next appointment and said to carry a gallon jug of water with me. He said the words "preterm labor" and I was freaked out so I kept up with it a lot better. Haven't had any issues since.

contractions all day... thoughts?!

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