I'm not sure if this is Brockton hicks???

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So I would have this tightness in my lower abdomen area, but sometimes I will also get a cramping discomfort feeling and I've noticed (tmi) I feel like I need to poop and so I go to the restroom and when that cramping feeling happens that's the only way I can get rid of the feeling. I'm 22 weeks now but I started feeling this at 16 or 18 weeks. Also I need to do breathing excersies even if I don't get the cramping feeling. Also my abdomen gets hard.

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I was just admitted and was asked if I was having contractions and said I wasn't sure since it's my first.  The labor and delivery nurse said it's easy to tell if your having a contraction.  Feel the tip of your nose and if your belly is as hard or softer than that.  Your not having contractions.  Now push on your forehead if your tummy is getting as hard as your forehead then it is a contraction.  Braxton hicks will often let up with increased fluid intake and they won't be as regimented as regular labor contractions.

If I was you I would head to the hospital just for reassurance since you said it feels like you have to poop.  That would make me nervous enough to go and just get checked out

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Braxton hicks or just round ligament pain. Totally normal.

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I had a cervical length US to rule out preterm labor today, due to these exact symptoms! Good luck!

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Sounds like Braxton hicks. Which for me are worse when I have a full bladder. They are a normal part of a healthy pregnancy.

I'm not sure if this is Brockton hicks???

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