Braxton hicks or real Contractions?!

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I am 38 weeks today and am now just experiencing some 'Braxton hicks' does that mean anytime today or anytime this week? It happens once every hour and it feels as though my baby is in one ball stretching his butt or something? How do I know they are not the real thing? Sorry FTM here thank you in advance!

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I hope this helps.

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I was always asking how will I know the difference, and everyone told me you will know.  I didn't believe them of course, but then it happened. You will know. It was a progressing pain that just kept getting worse and closer together. The Braxton hicks were usually just tightening of my tummy and that's it. It wasn't usually painful. My labor started about 2:30 am, and I timed the pain with a contraction timer app. I wasn't positive it was actually labor until about 5:30am  when it was just getting more painful and hard to stand without bending over. I would say have the timer app and just time them even if you think it's just Braxton hicks. But if you ever are unsure call l&d and explain to them what's going on and you can always go in and get checked out. Good luck!!

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I'm 17 weeks and having Braxton hicks. Some every 15 minutes. Some every 5 minutes. They vary. Relax and soak in a warm tub. They should go away. It doesn't mean you'll have your baby soon, necessarily. Each pregnancy is different. Try to do things to ease them and if they keep coming faster and stronger, call your dr and they'll probably have you come in.

Braxton hicks or real Contractions?!

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