Braxton Hicks contractions

What is the difference between a Braxton Hicks contraction and a true labor contraction?

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Sunshinebadbear@yahoo.com - 41 days ago.
I am 37 wks today & have been having painful cramping in my groin area so bad that I have to stop walking & hold onto something so that I don't fall...is this normal?

khendraann - 158 days ago.
Alright, ladies..I'm 28 weeks with my second, been having menstrual cramping along with BH for the last hour that has come and gone 4-5 times. It's not unbearable pain, but it feels like I could really use a midol right now! And he is still moving around, (quite a lot actually) so I'm hesitant to call the doctor. The pain came on while I was lying on the couch about to take a nap. I've also been feeling really nauseated since last night. What do you think?

mommy1208 - 168 days ago.
I'm 39Weeks right now, and have been having contractions or BH since about 30 weeks...but the past weeks I've been having really bad low back pain, like into my butt area rather than the back and contractions really badly during the night, but aren't really getting into a rhythm. I'm having some loose stool issues as well as this horrible pelvic pain/pressure. I suppose I could have called my doctor, but since they aren't regular contractions,and she hasnt checked my cervix the whole pregnancy , I don't think she would have me come in. I have an appointment Wednesday for week visit and I dont know what to do or think cause all my doctor tells me is, it's normal and then measures my belly and sends me on my way...does Anyone have advise for me.

kitty79 - 245 days ago.
I am 16 weeks and have been having severe cramping and infrequent spotting. I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and they couldnt find a reason for this. The cramping is low on my abdomen and gets so severe that I actually double over and have to get into a fetal position. I went back to the doctor this weekend for a followup and they did another ultrasound. I was having the cramping during the ultrasound and guess what they saw, a contraction occurring. They told me that my cervix is still closed so they will just be monitoring we weekly to verify no changes and I am to be on pelvic rest.. no sex, no exercise, no lifting and limited walking. But I can still work for now. I go back next week and we shall see. I have scoliosis in my lowest part of the spine where it narrows and curves and they think this might be a trigger. We shall see. Reading this at least made me feel a bit better when it said they start early in pregnancy... most of what I read said 30 weeks.

Lillie Knutter - 249 days ago.
Hi im 32 weeks 2marrow and i just had cramps and they got stronger, and they just came and went. They started at 5:08 and lasted till 5:20pm. After all of that i just felt pressure. This is my first baby. Is that braxton hicks?

-debster- - 294 days ago.
Mamma K, with my daughter, I had braxton hicks' for the last 2.5 months of my pregnancy. Some were very uncomfortable and others, very painful. I used to have a soak in the spa bath whenever they were too rough as with my body becoming weightless, the pain was far more bearable. This time, I'm at week 19 and they've been noticeable for a month already! So far, braxton hicks contractions are only uncomfortable and my midwife told me not to be worried. I highly recommend bathing or having a swim whenever yours get bad.. Such a relief! All the best with your little one! :)

mammaK - 312 days ago.
I am 32 weeks pregnant and for 2 weeks I have been experience BHC can be kinda painful. I have NEVER experienced with my other 3 pregnancies.

nannyzoey - 349 days ago.
Amy- I'm 37.5 right now, and have been having contractions or BH since about 30 weeks...but the past day I've been having really bad low back pain, like into my butt area rather than the back and contractions really badly during the night. They are between 4-15 mins, but aren't really getting into a rhythm. I'm having some loose stool issues as well as this horrible pelvic pain/pressure. I suppose I could have called my midwife, but since they aren't regular contractions, I don't think she would have me come in. I have an appointment tomorrow for my 38 week visit. I was 50percent and 1cm last time, we'll see what I am tomorrow. Perhaps if it's really bothersome for you, you should call your midwife or doctor...hang in there hun.

Amy1stTimer - 349 days ago.
Hi im 39 weeks and have been experiencing very bad pain which i was told were BH these come every so often and are very excrutiating they last about 40 seconds and come really bad at night time.. Any advice as im worried.

alexmay88 - 380 days ago.
Hey dont worry i experienced really bad BH when i was about 20 weeks too & they eventually subside. mine lasted a good 15 hrs was horrible...and painful as i was stretching aswell at same time. You & baby will be fine dont panick :) x

FarisMama - 397 days ago.
hey ladies..i am 20 weeks and have been having BH for about 2 weeks now. Today I told the doc and she seemed kind of concerned..anyone else have them early and have issues? I am getting a lil concerned...

Leah0980 - 512 days ago.
Hi Ladies! I had a pretty hard BHC last night..I'm 25 weeks along now and this is the first time I've actually felt the BHC. I have an older child (she's 10) and I remember having them with her, only it was much later in my pregnancy that I noticed it. It kind of worried me last night, so I texted my SIL to ask her about it (she works for a high risk obstetrician) and she says everything is fine as long as there is no unusual discharge or spotting that follows.

emski4000 - 517 days ago.
hi everyone, i'm 33 weeks and am pretty sure that i have only experienced one BHC through my entire pregnancy. this happened at about 25weeks and nothing since. i am starting to worry that this means my body is not preparing to birth and i will have a long labour. anyone else not experiencing BHC? i'd especially like to hear from anyone who had no BHC and has since given birth.

kathy=^.^= - 525 days ago.
i am 33 weeks and im really not experiencing any BHC! unless im having them and dont realize it. this is my 3rd baby and i deff. remember them with my 2nd but it seems like im just not having any. is this normal?

rachelle1210 - 526 days ago.
Hello all I have been haviing braxton hicks contractions for the last 2 and half weeks. There getting on my nerves. I was hopping I wouldn't have to go though them in this pregnancy. I guess I was wrong!! I had them in my last 3 pregnancy's. Just something that was on my mind.

babytwingirls - 534 days ago.
I am glad that I read this article on Braxton Hicks contractions. I've been feeling them for the past month or so, and is getting stronger, and more pressure. I never connected it with the lack of fluids, and dehydration. I am 2 days from 32 Weeks, and pregnant with identical twin girls. It seems like those last 6 Weeks will be more challenging. I have been blessed to have such a great pregnancy so far. Now, just have to endure the final stages. Good luck to all of you Moms-to-be out there. I know what you are going through. And I am glad I found this site where I can share, and get from all of you what it is like to be pregnant. Enjoy your Weekend!

butterflykisses715 - 538 days ago.
biernacks- sounds like to me the baby is either kicking or punching you 'down there' i felt this sensation with both pregnancies..there are a lot of nerves surrounding your cervix..so when the baby moves around that area you kinda get a popping uncomfortable feeling..bh contractions are not a moving sensation..they are a still hardening feeling on your tummy...hope this helps

A.A.B - 539 days ago.
I'm feeling weird movements that I don't believe are from the baby... I'm now 23 weeks and in the week by week description it says that women usually start to feel Braxton Hicks contractions right about now....... So I'm wondering if that's what I'm feeling?? It's not painful, just weird and uncomfortable and makes me jump a little. It's like I can feel the very bottom of my cervix moving...(where my mucus plug would be.. the narrow part.) kind of like a small jolt. Is this a contraction?? =S

mari618 - 584 days ago.
I have been having Braxton Hicks since month two. IT SUCKS!! I am now 41/2 months far along and it happens atleast once a day. I know its perfectly normal, the only thing to do is to drink lots of water and put your feet up. Sometimes it means your dehydrated, so listen to your baby and body!

*mommytobe* - 597 days ago.
Yeah Jo I had some at like 8 weeks and it freaked me out!! I like froze in place and was like what was that!?!? I read that they can start as early as 6 weeks. After reading that I felt much better. A lot of scary things happen lol I am always googling something or on here asking questions!! Im very thankful for this site and all the wonderful women on here!!

ƸӜƷ~JO~ƸӜƷ - 597 days ago.
at last im nt going mad im 10wks pregnant nd have thought ive been having mild braxton hicks since 8 weeks i didnt think it was possible so soon but it is yayy im normal lol

july072710 - 601 days ago.
I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow & I think am having a bad case of Braxton Hicks contractions... Am having some tightness in my stomach & it's painful is this normal? How will I know if these are reall contractions?

MommyOf2LittleBoys - 602 days ago.
EllisJayne: I am sure you have been having them, you just were not aware of them. When you have that pain, feel your abd., does it feel hard? If so your having a contraction. HTH.

crynangeleyezzz - 615 days ago.
I have been having contractions for a while now, I called my Dr yesterday and they told me it was most likely gas this is my 4th pregnancy I think I know the differance between gas and a contraction.

EllisJayne - 615 days ago.
Hi, im now 28weeks and 2days and still am not sure if ive even had a BH contraction? im not too sure what they feel like to be honest as this is my 1st pregnancy. From time to time i get quite painful and uncomfortable pains in my lower back - is this a BH contraction? if not could anyone let me know if its normal too not still not had then this far on in pregnancy thanks ellis and bump maciee x