Braxton hicks

For me it’s a tightening that lasts about 30s- 1 minute, my bump goes rock solid and it feels heavy and uncomfortable but not painful x

Not everyone gets BH as well ☺️ I'm currently 34 weeks and haven't had them yet. Still time, but I've heard it's short-term tightening across the entire stomach but is typically painless.

Oh they’re so odd, it’s a strange sensation right across the top of my bump - I would also describe it as a tightening and then it wears off after a min or so! x

I think it feels different for everyone. Mine aren’t even particularly consistent in how they feel. Sometimes they’re just uncomfortable and like my bump is tightening. Other times they’re slightly painful, almost like having a stitch. Generally if I start to move around they stop.

I feel like a crampy tensing, sometimes it is quite painful / uncomfortable but usually if I need a wee at the same time (I also tend to get them if I need a wee, so 🤷🏼‍♀️)

I’m 37 weeks on Thursday and haven’t had any xx