How similar are Braxton Hicks contractions to actual contractions?

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I've been curious to know how close BH contractions are to actual labor contractions. I'm assuming real ones hurt more? Is the tightness the same? Is it all in the same area?

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The true difference is that Braxton hicks are contractions that do not result in dilation. That's it

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Its different for everyone bh hurt all over while contractions felt like my period on steroids bh were timeable my contractions werent (yes it was awful and confusing)

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Not similar at all unfortunately. I didn't even feel any tightening...just sharp pain all around my lower abd and back. Ahhh it hurts so bad lol but worth it

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Not similar at all. One hurts like a MF and the other just is uncomfortable.

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BH make your tummy/upper abdomen tighten. They can be uncomfortable. It not usually painful. Real contraction can also be felt in the lower stomach and the back.

How similar are Braxton Hicks contractions to actual contractions?

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