Contractions?

Question

I’ve been having on and off “cramp” like pain in my lower abdomen area, and then the sudden urge (sorry TMI) of a bowel movement or passing gas. Are these actual contractions or Braxton Hicks? They haven’t been really consistent and I just feel nauseous.

Answer

Doesn’t sound like Braxton Hicks or contractions to me. More like gas/intestinal upset. My contractions and Braxton Hicks are more like full abdomen squeezing from ribs to pelvis, takes my breath away for about a minute. Whole belly goes hard. But no pain really and no urge to go after

Answer

Gas and intestinal pain. You’ll know if it’s contractions if your belly gets hard, and they’re consistent, and they don’t go away. If they’re Braxton Hicks drinking water, and having a relaxing bath should make them go away

Contractions?

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