Braxton hicks

[Giljr]

I've been having these contractions for like 3 hours now..it doesnt hurt bad but is making me uncomfortable..is this normal??

[mommabear27]

I would call, you're better to get checked out - they will prob just hook you up to a CTG machine to do a trace of your baby, I had somethingn similar when I was 29w and they thought it was preterm labour but t turned out to just be really painful BH and they gave me pain meds to get through them.  If the apin is getting worse or becoming more frequent I would def call, and say to them that pain relief and a hot bath etc hasn't relieved the pain x

[Giljr]

I  am 24 weeks, and ive done those things.. The pain has gone to my back.i reand on a website that if you have 4 or more in one hour to go to the doctor dont want to be feeling like this but I dont want to go the er either.. Any other suggestions?

[mommabear27]

HOw far along are you?    You can start feeling Braxton Hicks from about 18 weeks onwards.    They should be able to ease off if you move about, change position, have a hot bath, take a couple paracetamol etc.      @KeroseneFox - yep :) x

[KeroseneFox]

Is braxton hicks the contractions that make your stomach tighten and become hard?