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6295353 tn?1395241495

tightening abdomen

I'm 34 weeks and I just felt like a tightening on my abdomen it didnt hurt but it was tight.what is that? Is that normal?
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7551604 tn?1392930411
Dang. That must be what I'm having. I have felt tightness since 23 weeks. It lasts for maybe 10 or 15 seconds then goes away, but it's not often. I'm 25 weeks today.
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6295353 tn?1395241495
Oh wow I thought that was just the baby moving or something..never knew they were Braxton hicks lol thankss!!!
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Yes ma'am :) means your whole body is getting ready :)
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6295353 tn?1395241495
Really thats what they feel like? LoL I had nooo ideaa.!! And some times from time to time I get mild cramps like regular cramps when you're about to get your period. Is that part of it to?
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Braxton hicks contractions! Body is practicing labor :)
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Probably Braxton Hicks
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