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So I'm 100% effaced at a +1 station and 1cm dilated I'm 37w & 3 days I've been having pains so bad that I literally stop in my tracks they aren't consistent but so bad I have to breath in breath out to get through them and tap my foot so I can hold in the urge of going "ughhhhh!" I didnt think Braxton hicks were supposed to hurt ....

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Braxton hicks do hurt at the end. Drink some water and put your feet up. If they don't go away or lighten up in an hour or two then I would call ob at the hospital and talk to a nurse. Real labor is excruciating. You won't be able to talk through a contraction, your whole belly tightens, contractions are typically a pain that feel like the worst period cramp mixed with you have to poop pain that radiates down your thighs.  I know that sounds crazy. Trust your body. You will know when it's time ☺

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They don't, those sound like real contractions. My OB told me if I'm in pain like that to call her right away. I would say give your doc a call! Good luck!

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