Braxton Hicks?

Question

This is my first pregnancy and I honestly have no idea what Braxton Hicks feel like. When are they supposed to start? Does every woman have them? I’m 30w1d and don’t think I’ve had any which worries me cause everyone I know that’s been pregnant has told me about them. I don’t know if I just don’t know what I’m supposed to be feeling for or what. The other day I had real bad cramps that felt exactly like period cramps to the point I was checking for blood everytime I went to the bathroom and my boss told me that’s what hers felt like. But I thought they were supposed to be on and off/inconsistent? They lasted from about 12:30-5 constantly. Everything I’ve read online says they typically only last about 30 seconds at a time and are usually painless so that doesn’t match the cramping I was having. Help! I’m stressed and confused😂😅

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I didn’t get them often with my first and when I did my stomach just felt hard and weird but not painful. 
This time around it straight up takes my breath away sometimes! I also get them for hours and it’s annoying as hell. Whenever they start try to drink lots of water and switch positions often this usually helps! 
Idk why people say it’s “painless” it’s definitely not true for some people. Lol

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With my first I don’t really remember having Braxton Hicks much. But this time around I definitely know when I get them. It almost feels like a contraction (which might be confusing since this is your first) 
But your whole stomach usually tightens up and lasts about 30-60 seconds. For me they’re painless but can just be uncomfortable and take my breath away if that makes any sense lol. Usually if it’s just baby moving, only in certain spots will your stomach get hard like that.

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Braxton hicks feel like tightening in your stomach- almost like the baby is pushing against your belly and trying to stretch out.

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I honestly don’t remember having them with my first. I am 28+3 with my second and I think what I’m experiencing is BH. It is uncomfortable and sometimes honestly painful. My stomach just gets like rock hard at times. I find it happens more when I am overdoing it. I make a point to drink a lot of water when they happen and try to sit down and just relax until they go away.

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I am 30+2 with my first and I have not had any. I have heard that not everyone has them and that staying very hydrated helps you NOT have them. Don’t stress either way, your body knows what she is doing!

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Meh. I didn’t have any with my first who was induced at 41 weeks, still nothing with this one, I’ll be 32 weeks tomorrow 🤷‍♀️

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I don’t think I really had them with my first child. They’re pretty intense with my 4th child. My best description is your stomach gets REALLY tight. Feels like you’re being squeezed! And for me it puts a lot of pressure on my bladder so I feel like I need to pee really bad. They aren’t PAINFUL but they aren’t comfy either

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I wasn’t a sure as well but I asked my ob and she confirmed I have been having them since 20 weeks. Currently 30w 3 d. My stomach hardens & I feel the urge to go pee which I do but then there’s nothing there of course but it seems to relieve the BH for me 🤷‍♀️

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