braxton hicks

[autumnsexpecting]

How do you know when your having braxton hick contractions vs real contractions

[AMDG]

Tattoobabyjean, I never had a bh contraction that hurt...

[sarahjam2014]

Braxton hicks don't last 20 minutes, they last 30-60 seconds and they come in a non-consistent pattern, they come and go, they can be uncomfortable but not painful, the real contractions will hurt and it will be slightly more powerful than braxton hicks, I recently started feeling them, 32 weeks it's just tightening now but it's not consistent at all, some women won't feel it at all, I notice mine once in a while.

[autumnsexpecting]

I think im going to just keep an eye on it. if this continues im going to go in the morning

[tattoobabyjean]

Oh dear. Just keep an eye on it hon. If it doesn't stop after an hour go to the e.r. or if you want to be safe go now.

Braxton hicks commonly happen through the entire pregnancy, I've had them since 12 weeks.

[autumnsexpecting]

Im only 24 weeks. /: and ive just been diagnosed with preeclampsia

[tattoobabyjean]

Braxton Hicks will usually also only last about 20 minutes but some can go on for a couple of hours.

[jg041005]

Braxton hicks dont increase in intensity or get closer together in timing

[tattoobabyjean]

I would monitor it and see if it lasts up to an hour before going to the hospital. How far along are you?

[jg041005]

these sound real how far along are you?

[tattoobabyjean]

AMDG that response was nuts.

Braxton hicks and contractions feel the same the only difference is that with contractions your cervix dialates and happens regularly while increasing in frequency. I asked my doc because I was curious.

[autumnsexpecting]

Im having what feels like period cramps.  They last for like 40 sec. And then go away for like 5 minutes then come back

[AMDG]

Real ones hurt.