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aHayton
Hi, my stomach occasionally goes really hard and heavy are these Braxton hick contractions or just the way the baby is lying? I can't remember what they feel like with my other two.
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jennyonnumber3
Mine are not pain free if he is trying to move while it goes hard. But it is still a BH. I have had them since about2 months
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aHayton
Yeah it only last a couple of seconds then eases off lol its completely pain free just a tad uncomfortable.
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Byrd02
It can be both... if its braxton hicks it only last for some seconds... if it's your buddle of joy its how the baby is position
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