27 weeks and in pain

[BeautifulAijah]

hi I turned 27 weeks today:-) but for the past few days I been having these really painful cramps in my side I dont if these are what Braxton hicks feel like or are suppise to feel like...this is my first pregnancy so I dont no if this is normal thing or should I be worried?? help :-(

[2nd_time]

For me, Braxton Hicks feel like the baby is pushing or stretching...but my whole stomach is really hard and I would call it a discomfort, but not really that painful.

Contractions are about the same externally, but really painful (like when you get a side cramp from running, but the passion is across your whole stomach). - But don't worry too much, the pain only lasts for 60 seconds at a time.

[soflydo]

You're welcome!

[BeautifulAijah]

thank you for the information I realize that their Braxton hicks now...I only get these cramps every other hour or day sometimes and they only last about 15 secs after that I feel fine. the cramps just feel like a mild menstrual cramp in my side

[soflydo]

Can you describe the painful cramps and the duration/intervals of these cramps? Here's something I pulled from the internet to give you a better idea of what you're experiencing:

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What Do Braxton Hicks Contractions Feel Like?

Some women describe Braxton Hicks contractions as tightening in the abdomen that comes and goes. Many women say they feel like mild menstrual cramps. Unlike true labor, these contractions are usually not painful and do not happen at regular intervals. They do not get closer together, do not increase with walking, do not last longer as they go on, and do not feel stronger over time as they do when you are in true labor.

What Do True Labor Contractions Feel Like?

True labor feels different for every woman. It may even feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor contractions cause discomfort or a dull ache in your back and/or lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis. Some women may also feel pain in their sides and thighs. Some women describe contractions as strong menstrual cramps, while others describe them as strong waves that feel like diarrhea cramps.

How Do I Know When Contractions Indicate True Labor?

To figure out if the contractions you are feeling are the real thing and you're going into labor, ask yourself the following questions.

How often do the contractions happen?

False Labor: Contractions are often irregular and do not get closer together.
True Labor: Contractions come at regular intervals and last about 30-70 seconds. As time goes on, they get closer together and stronger.