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Can someone tell me what a real contraction feels like?

Can someone tell me what a real contraction feels like?

My water broke with my son and I never started having contractions.  I had to have pitocin at the hospital.  I think I might be having contractions but don't know for sure.  What do they feel like?  Can they be on only one side or are they felt all over?
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Yes they feel like real bad period cramps!!!
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They feel just like period cramps.
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Your tummy will harden up during them, and will remain hard for about a minute.  
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You should time them to see if they are close together...
If they are within say 10 mins I would def contact the Dr!

Good Luck!
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Mine were not at all like my dr described. I had them really low and they felt like REALLY bad AF cramps. And they just got worse and worse. I didn't think I was really in labor until I got to the hospital and they said I was 5cm. My dr told me they would start in the back and move to the front and my stomach would harden like a bowling ball. I never had that, so it's different for everyone. If you have questions, call your dr or the hospital. I also agree with Jessime, time them and see if they are in any pattern.
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