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Braxton Hicks Contractions

I am currently 26 weeks along in my pregnancy. Yay! I started having Braxton Hicks contractions around 19 weeks which my practioner said was normal. I had them few and far between. The past three nights I have had multiple in a row that are more intense and last longer than I'm use to. The first night was because my fiance and I engaged in sex. It has been normal for me to have them afterward but they always stop after a a few minutes. This time I have 6 in a row and they lasted for about 30-40 seconds each. The second night I was just lying in bed and I had four in a row that lasted 30-40 seconds each. And this evening I had three in a matter of 10 minutes that last 20-30 seconds each. Is this a normal pattern for Braxton Hicks contractions? Or should I be more worried that b I'm having so many?
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Went to the doctor today. They said it was normal. I just have a sensitive uterus so I can feel most of my contractions. All is good. I just need to take it easy and don't over exert myself.
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I would be a little worried that your having too many especially since you got a long way to go still. I'm 27 weeks tomorrow and I get Braxton hicks every now and than but not as often as you do. You should schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as you can
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