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4154844 tn?1351603363

Braxton hicks

What do they feel like? I keep getting a tightening feeling in my belly not very often and it doesn't really hurt are these Braxton Hicks? Im 23w4d
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Yup sounds like it.. Its like a mild cramp.. Just preparing your body for the real thing lol!,im a ftm and 28w4d.. I get them once or twice a day lol
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4154844 tn?1351603363
Oh thankyou had no idea what it was but it doesn't hurt just uncomfortable and congratulations :)
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4309243 tn?1353919791
I think so. Some people say they hurt but mine never did hurt with 2 children. It was gust tight for few seconds. I am 17+ weeks and think had it 2 or 3 times already. Again it is just tight...no pain. We are the lucky ones then :)
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