Braxton hicks?

Question

So I am 32w&2d with my second baby.. For about 2.5 hours now I have been having a lot of tightening in my uterus, bad lower back pain especially if I have been sitting & then stand up.  Its very uncomfortable. I did do A LOT today as in cleaning my whole house and bending up and down quite a bit. So I could have just over exerted myself.. Could this just be Braxton Hicks?

Answer

It could be, but it could also be early labor.  Try drinking a bunch of water and then laying on your left side for a bit. If they continue take a 15-20min shower. If the shower stops the tightening then it was either BH or primordial labor (practice labor). If it's really go time the shower will either have no effect or will intensify the contractions.
I tend towards a lot of primordial contractions so the shower test is my go to always.  😊 best of luck mama!

Answer

Sounds like it to me.  I get the exact same thing on days when I do way too much.  Just try to rest and sleep.  Should stop.

Braxton hicks?

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