Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
11970398 tn?1443134602

muscle tightening

Im 18 weeks 3 days and it feels like my abdoman muscles r tightening? What can it be?i feel it for a min or two then it stops
8 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
11970398 tn?1443134602
*:)
Helpful - 0
11970398 tn?1443134602
Ok thank u;)
Helpful - 0
12584065 tn?1436320514
Yes its normal. They start earlier in some pregnancies. Mine started around 16 weeks last pregnancy.
Helpful - 0
11970398 tn?1443134602
Is it normal to have braxton hicks at only 18 weeks?
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Same here I think it's bhs don't hurt just uncomfortable I'm 17 weeks already had 2 kids
Helpful - 0
11970398 tn?1443134602
They dont hurt or anything:/ im wondering if its not just the baby moving weird
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
It sounds like braxton hick contractions
Helpful - 0
11970398 tn?1443134602
Bump
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Pregnancy Community

Top Pregnancy Answerers
13167 tn?1327194124
Austin, TX
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Get information and tips on how to help you choose the right place to deliver your baby.
Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time.
Learn about the risks and benefits of circumcision.
What to expect during the first hours after delivery.
Learn about early screening and test options for your pregnancy.
Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium.