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[mandyleen99]

Has anyone here heard of braxton hicks? I keep feeling this pressure down under it gets even hard sometimes and I went online and read it might be braxton hicks. My next appointment is not until 9th April.  I could speak to my doctor then.  Am currently on my 18th week in pregnancy and really worried about this.  Sometimes I feel pain under my never as well. Am curious of anyone know a thing or two about it.

[firsttimemommy01]

Your body is just practicing. Your ok. I started having them at 18 weeks also. You get symptoms earlier if your more active

[abbb01]

I have gotten em last and this pregnancy around 18 weeks they started definitely uncomfortable and make me hold my breath. If u rest and drink water thatll help em calm down but its just ur uterus toning up for the big event

[mandyleen99]

It really helps to know am not alone in this. I sure ll ring the doctors. Thanks

[Lindsay3]

Im 17wks 6days and have been getting thw same thing the last few days. Im on my third pregnancy and its probably braxton hicks but if worried or its painful call your doc :-)

[Lindsay3]

Im 17wks 6days and have been getting thw same thing the last few days. Im on my third pregnancy and its probably braxton hicks but if worried or its painful call your doc :-)

[Weand3]

Yeah braxton hicks are contractions, they just don't have a real affect on your cervix. They're usually not painful but can be uncomfortable for some women. Nothing to worry about tho

[mitch_14]

They are extremely common but if you are worried just give your drs office a call they should be able to give you some answers