Braxton Hicks every time I stand?

Question

So the past week or so I’ve been getting Braxton Hicks, today it seems to be particularly bad. My stomach tightens every time I stand and walk and it’s not very comfortable. I have a doctors appointment this coming Wednesday, but I’m wondering if I need to contact them sooner? It’s a holiday weekend, but I’m not sure what else to do.
I’m 28 weeks and 4 days and I have a low papp-A which already means I’m high risk for preterm labor. 
The baby is super active. A week and a half ago she was head down. Now I’m getting kicked down low so I think she’s flipped right side up again. 
What can I do beside drink water to minimize the BH? It’s starting to give me anxiety which is not helping.

Answer

I know what youre going through, Ive been diagnosed with an irritable uterua which means I get a lot of BH but sometimea they become quite regular and almost painful and I get so anxious they will turn into early labor. Its important to try and minimize them (even though BH are normal), especially if you have A LOT. Drink water and lie on your left side for a while and see if it helps. I was prescribed magnesium, calcium and vit D to try and 'calm down my uterus'. If you are worried, go to the hospital, and they can at least check if the BH are affecting your cervix or not. So far it hasnt affected mine (I got a control for my cervix at wk 20, 25 and now 30). Having the reassurance that my BH are not 'effective' contractions makes me feel less anxious now when I get them.

Braxton Hicks every time I stand?

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