what do contraction feel like

[ProudMommy921]

im like So out of it. like i thought contraction felt like your vagina pinching ... i dont know what to expect .. ive seen videos and stuff but i still dont get the braxton hicks / contractions

[nikkirilling]

Yea I feel my tummy get super hard when she moves but its not painful

[tiara06]

I have back contractions/back labor.. and I wouldn't wish that on the devil. Its horrible. To make it even worse it was on one side. When I'd take a step on with that foot it just felt like life was over for me. It's painful. On the other hand I've never had stomach contraction ive felt when my baby moves to the front of my stomach I can feel her back its very uncomfortable. Is that the same?  

[KiraBrokeshoulder]

You know how gas pains feel? Well that's what contractions feel like but all the way around for me and alot worse.

[Kierra_marie]

Ouch...sounds painful

[nikkirilling]

Intense like no other. They say back contractions r worse then front ones. Which I believe

[Kierra_marie]

Yeah a few of my aunties told me it's a bit different with back contractions..that's the only thing I'm clueless about...is it just intense back pain?

[nikkirilling]

That's a good idea... I had back contractions with my son so idk what a stomach one feels like

[Kierra_marie]

My mom put it as simple as this...touch ur forehead that's when u knw it's a contraction cuz ur stomach will be that hard...then touch the tip ur nose, it feels hard when u press but soft at the same time that's what they consider a braxton hick...If u think about it she has a point lbs

[delilahhhxo]

Your stomach will tighten up, & feel like a pain shooting up from your vagina, your lower back. You'll definitely know. Braxton hicks will feel the same, not as strong BUT you need to time them. If they are coming less than 3-4 minutes apart they are real contractions.

[scarletbegoniass]

I also want to know how people tell the difference between real labor contractions and BH ones

[feg90]

Bump! I would love to know too!