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what do contractions feel like?

Im 31 w 3 days and since yesterday have been feeling this electric pain in my tummy. It only lasts for a few seconds.  Are they contractions? I thought that painful contractions come about asthe due date cocomes nearer  .. not this early
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9182722 tn?1403784024
Lets just say they hurt
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8572167 tn?1398761519
Braxton hicks feels like a tightening sensation they are irregular and uncomfortable but not painful.  Labor contractions are painful and come at regular intervals feel like bad menstrual cramps neither sound like the shock you are having that reminds me of round ligament pain that I would have when I would stand up or move the wrong way...check with your doc to be on the safe side
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Sounds like my braxton hicks.
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7058746 tn?1393435420
Hmmm I'd ask your Dr about that. I've never felt the shock just tightening or cramping.
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