Stomach tightening and won't let go for hours-BH at 20w?

Question

Girls I need some experience info and advice. According to Doc I've been having contractions since week 6 but I never felt them till recently.
I take magnesium and a muscule pain releasing medicine by docs prescription. Yet. these contractions keep happening.
They don't hurt. It feels like by stomach becomes a tight ball. It sometimes won't stop for hours. It occurs often when I lay on my back on the couch or bed but switching positions doesn't help. I'm 20 wks now having them right now.
So I wonder- what are those exactly? Are they Braxton hicks? Am I causing them? How can I avoid or stop them? What do you girls do and have you experienced this?

I always thought that contractions should be like active for a few minutes and then stop for a few but this one is just staying thighten up for an hour or more.

Answer

Stay hydrated, don't exert yourself too much. I think it's a bit early to have them that often. Talk to your doctor

Answer

It could be RLP or BH . Are you drinking enough water?

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My BH are worse when I'm dehydrated and when I lay on my back. If you're trying to drink more water, try taking little sips out of a bottle. If you take a little sip, every 5-10 minutes, you'll end up getting plenty of water without filling yourself up.

Answer

I drink but not enough apparently. My Pregnacare prenatal pills are making my mouth dry but then drinking too much water makes my tummy hurt and I'm not thirsty at all. How can I trick my body/ myself to drink more water?

Stomach tightening and won't let go for hours-BH at 20w?

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