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Braxton Hicks?

Is anyone experiencing the braxton hicks ? I'm not I'm just wondering when will they start . I'm 26 weeks. & does it hurt.
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Mine was at 15 weeks. But not everyone gets BH. Just uncomfortable like the other ladies mentioned.
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I'm 28 weeks mine started around 26 weeks. Feels like light cramping in lower back similar to menstrual cramps. Also feel my tummy tightening. Showers seem to help me!
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Mine started at 16 weeks this time. Mine make me short if breath, my heart pounds and I get an adrenaline rush then my uterus tightens and my belly is a hard ball...some hurt and some don't...this is my 3rd baby, I'm 26 weeks now.
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I started have them at bout 22w I'm now 25w tomorrow. Mine have been slight pain for a bout a min then stop. Feels like cramps or bad gas on ur stomach. Everybody's pain feels diff. But it's nothing u can't handle don't worry urself too much. U will know when u feel them trust me. I have them at least 2x a week just ur body practicing for the big day. I'm due aug 19th so I still have a long way to go lol!
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