What do contractions feel like?

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As a first time Mum just asking what do contractions feel like? I woke up in the middle of the night with back pain, my stomach was hard & tight. I got up moved around sat up now I’m not feeling it so I’m assuming could have been braxton hicks?

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Sounds like Braxton Hicks. Contractions will come and go and won't stop no matter what you do. Mine also felt like period cramps.

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My OBs told me that you can tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and true labor contractions because you can’t walk or talk during real contractions. I found this to be true.

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Contractions feel like period pain..in the beginning its a dull ache and the  as the contractions go on it gets more intense

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Painful Can’t talk, walk, eat or think 🤔

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For me they started off with light period cramps. I never could feel the tightening of my stomach so I didnt think it was contractions. But then the pain got worse and worse. You'll be able to tell when it's a contraction because the pain is horrible and you'll be able to time them.

What do contractions feel like?

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