Belly gets hard but no cramps or pain. Is this a contraction?

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Soo I’ve noticed my belly gets hard and sometimes when I’m working I can feel it get hard. I don’t have any cramps or pain when it gets hard but I was wondering if this is a contraction or what? I’ve read about Braxton Hicks contractions but it always says something about cramps. Is this normal? 
Also is cramping bad during the third trimester?

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Those are Braxton Hicks contractions. They aren’t always painful or make you feel cramps. They can be painless and you may not even notice you’re having them.

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Braxton to me I get them everyday now

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To me it sounds like Braxton Hicks. Mine are never painful or feel like cramps. I just feel my abdominal/tummy area tightening and my belly gets really hard. It lasts about 30+ seconds, maybe longer and then releases. Sometimes it feels a little difficult to breathe during one. And it also makes me feel like I need to pee. I get them several times a day, daily. And some can definitely feel intense. But they don't ever hurt.
But, I believe real contractions can start out somewhat painless but should intensify and become "painful" as they progress. Just keep your eye on it! 🤗

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Honestly I had something like that this Friday but since it was something I wasn't used to feeling I went to the ER plus it felt as if It was a little painful & breath taking plus it was constant .
I was having contractions .
But now that I am out & thankfully they stopped the labor I know the difference and another is if you feel pressure and its baby and baby moves than youre okay , its crazy to say cause it varys in women . my last pregnancy I didn't even get no contractions with my daughter & I was 6cm Dialated !...

Belly gets hard but no cramps or pain. Is this a contraction?

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