Bed rest?

Question

So I went to my doctor last week and told her again I’m still have Braxton-Hicks. I’ve been having them for about 4 weeks every 
Night and they last about an hour and then go away. She mentioned bed rest as a way to stop them, Thing is I do not want to go on bed rest. Isn’t there a test or something so they can make sure they are truly Braxton-Hicks and are Doing nothing. I’m 34 weeks with my second. With my first I didn’t have this until like 36 weeks so they didn’t seem concerned. My husband wants me to go on bed rest but if there is no risk to baby then I really don’t want to.

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My doctor just said drink more water. I’ve had BH for months. They said I have an irritable uterus. Hot baths help too.

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If you’re not dilating, they’re not doing anything, and there’s not much they can do to stop them.

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Is it possible just take things a bit easier? I'm on a modified bed rest. So if I can sit or lie down, I do. I'm supposed to avoid difficult chores, heavy lifting and long walks - even around large stores. Since your symptoms come at night, it might be because of a long day of doing too much. Maybe if you just cut out a little bit, it could help without having to go on a full bed rest.

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During a recent hospital visit they said it could just be hydration level. Try and stay hydrated and rest as much as possible. Like you I’m avoiding bed rest like the plague. I’d go nuts.

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Could you be seen by another doctor in the office? I would get a second opinion

Bed rest?

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