Braxton Hicks??

Question

I’m having period like cramping, back pain and some nausea and feeling like I have to poop. The pain is pretty constant. It will ease for a few seconds and then come back for maybe a minute or two. They aren’t horrible cramps but definitely really uncomfortable. Are these symptoms of Braxton Hicks? I’m 27 weeks.

Answer

Could be, might be a good idea to talk to your doctor. Just to make them aware of them.
I feel uncomfortable with BH, stomach goes really hard and I can’t walk through them but I’ve never felt the need to poo etc.
I’m sure everyone is diff but my midwife tells me always to call if I’m unsure. There is no silly question xx

Answer

These can all be common symptoms during pregnancy and just means your body's coping, bowel movements are always up and down and the aches (period pain/ back pain) could be round ligament pain or baby pushing down or cervix softening. 
BH are more uncomfortable but are not meant to be painful. It's the top part of your stomach that hardens and then relaxes.
My midwife always told me too take paracetamol and if the pain hadn't subsided or got more extreme in an hour then to call them back/go to hospital. 
This is from experience of having two babies so... Obviously if your concerned call your OB.

Answer

Yes. Sounds like it.

Braxton Hicks??

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