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stomach tightening up like knots

I'm 35w&1d my stomach is tightening up like a knot. Do anyone knows what that means
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I have no pain which is good It just feel like tightening knots in my stomach. Thank you all! I just can't wait for this be over
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583196 tn?1429221155
sounds like braxton hicks to me too. it means your body is doing some practice runs. ; ) its normal, i'm 17 weeks and already getting braxton hicks
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1561668 tn?1347413863
If it is complete tightening of your whole belly then it is a real contraction. If they start to feel more regular or get stronger to where you can't talk through them then go into labor/delivery and get checked. Your baby would be fine if it was born at this point.
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Sounds like braxton hicks
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