Braxton Hicks or something else??

Question

I’m 19 weeks 2 days pregnant and for the last week or so I have noticed some tightening in the uterus. It comes and goes randomly and doesn’t hurt at all and it’s not gas. It feels like my uterus clenches for 10 seconds or so then relaxes and it may be hours before it happens again, like it said it doesn’t hurt. What is this? Is it something I should be worried about? 
FYI it’s my first pregnancy and haven’t felt baby move yet.

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Braxton Hicks 😊 I am 19.5 weeks with my second and am experiencing them as well. Definitely mention it to your doctor so they can confirm but it definitely sounds like Braxton Hick.

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Yeah it sounds like Braxton Hicks. Braxton hicks typically aren’t painful but if they are, it’s typically in the later stages of pregnancy with all the added pressure that’s going on. Definitely drink a lot and make sure to walk a bit too. Not being hydrated or staying idle for too long can make them come more often.

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Sounds like Braxton Hicks. You can have them throughout your entire pregnancy, it's completely normal.

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Also make sure you are staying hydrated drinking tons of water. Not being hydrated enough can cause them as well/increase them. But they are normal.

Braxton Hicks or something else??

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