Braxton Hicks???

Question

3rd time mom here and I never had them with my first 2. I got induced with both my previous kids but am not with this one if possible. I’m having tightness in my stomach and I’m not sure if that’s what it is. I’m 22 weeks and it’s been going on for about 2 weeks now. Is this a sign of early labor or nothing to be worried about?

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I had them from second trimester with each baby. I delivered one week before EDD with my first and a few days before my EDD with my second. She shot out like a champagne cork cause my uterus was pumping iron the whole time 🤣 If your contractions become increasingly painful, you notice and spotting, or something feels off, go get checked out, but unfortunately Braxton Hicks are just annoying. I found the bloom life monitor helpful. It is a wearable and measures and counts contractions (even BH) so I could show my doctor what was going on. Neither doctor seemed overly concerned but were happy to have the info.

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Definitely braxton hicks. I get them from 19 weeks on with all my kids and this is my third and i actually started getting them at 17 weeks. Just tightening is perfectly normal if it is accompanied with pain, bleeding or excessive discharge (like more than just normal pregnancy discharge) then there isnt concern for preterm labor but you can always mention them at your next prenatal appointment to be safee

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I’m on my second baby and been experiencing them recently I’m 22 wk... they didn’t start till around 32 with my first. 
They are tightening accompanied by mild cramping (for some women) they should go away if you change position don’t last two long and have no pattern. I’ve found ive been getting them when driving I think due to the upright position (I’m short so no seat recline for me 🤣) x

Braxton Hicks???

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