Braxton Hicks??

Question

I am almost 29 weeks. Last night I had terrible pain in my lower abdomen and lower back. My belly felt like it was tightening and getting really hard. I had an enormous amount of pressure in my pelvis as well. Was this Braxton Hicks? It lasted all night long. I didn’t get any sleep and couldn’t find a comfortable position. What can I do to help with this?

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Is this your first baby? I barely noticed my Braxton Hicks contractions with my first other than my belly getting hard and weird shaped. 
I’m currently 29 weeks with #2 and can definitely tell there’s an uncomfortable sensation accompanied by them, but it’s still less than mild period cramps. It’s just uncomfortable and I def notice them a lot at night. 
Either way, it’s probably worth giving your doctor’s office a call just to be safe. They can put your mind at ease. And if it is concerning to them, better to get looked at sooner than later. 
They are used to getting all sorts of calls from expecting moms! Our bodies do some crazy things during pregnancy and post partum!

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Sounds like braxtons Hicks to me... I have been having boughts of them the past few days because we rearranged furniture, had our massive trash day, and I took two long walks. I can definitely tell I just did all too much and my body didn’t like it.

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Even if you’re feeling better today, I’d still call your doctor. It’s just best if they’re informed, in the event it’s alarming to them and they want to see you. They may want to check your BP, hydration level, etc.

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I’d be calling your doctor.

Braxton Hicks??

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