When do you normally get Braxton Hicks contractions?

[chantal21]

I am only 20 weeks, but was curious as to when you start get BH? It's probably different for everyone, but this is my first, so I am clueless. Do you usually know you are getting them? Do all women get them?  Thanks!  =)

[amberd5191]

I've had them starting a few weeks back nothing major, I'm 34 weeks now. Sometimes I have a couple of painful ones but they aren't too bad.

[alaysha]

I know that you cramp and that your stomach gets hard... but I'm not feeling any of that. They only time I notice that im having b/c contractions is if i feel my stomach and its hardened. But as of yet no pain. God when they do get painful I'm probably going to panic and think I'm in labor. Haha! :)

[chantal21]

Oh wow. I'm sure after 2 days, it gets pretty hard! I'll pray it goes a lot better for you this time around!  A friend of mine, with her second child, was in labor for a little more than 3 days, needless to say she was pretty exhausted by the time her little boy arrived. I am pretty aware of what my body is doing at all times. lol. I actually started feeling the baby move a bit when I was 12- 13 weeks but wasn't convinced until I was 16 weeks since I really didn't know what it should feel like. My mother has always had nice short labors...maybe I will be like her! That would be nice. =)

[Skylynns_mom]

Some of them hurt, with my first i got them for about a month and a half before i had her, she was late.  There were a few times were i thought that i was actually going into labor.  When i went into be induced, they said that i was already in labor and didn't even know b/c everyone told me how bad they hurt, and in the begining they didn't hurt at all, but after 2 days i was in agony.  i went into labor on a monday and had her wednesday.....hope this time goes much quicker and easier.  I think that when it does happen you'll know, the whole area kinda tightens and then loosens

[chantal21]

Your stomach actually tightens like a reg. contraction right? But you won't have the major pain I guess?

[chantal21]

I thought it was a little later. Just curious as to when it may happen.

[alaysha]

I read it a book that it usually starts between 26-28 weeks however you may not be able to even notice them if this is your first.

[Skylynns_mom]

Its usually around month 8-9 but maybe it could happen sooner, i would think 20 weeks is to soon though.

[mamaofonetrying42]

No, I didnt get they at all.