braxton hicks or real contractions?

[britRN]

Im getting kind of worried, I`ve had a stressful day and ever since about 3 I`ve been feeling alot of pressure in my lower abdomen abd my stomach gets really hard. Its been coming and going about every 10-15 mins. there not really hurting just uncomfortable. should i be worried?? by the im only 26wks.

[summero87]

I just went to the Dr yesterday because i was cramping an having braxton hicks ..my cervix is still closed an my baby is head Down so the Dr thought maybe it was from the babies head bein so low in my pelvis ..if it doesn't get better go in an see just in case ...I'm almost 27 weeks

[NicoleCherie]

Sounds like braxton hicks. Lay on your left side for awhile and drink 2 big glasses of water. Relax and breathe. If they get painful or closer together I would def go in.

I'm 29 weeks and get them when I do too much or am dehydrated.