Braxton hicks
I’ve had really intense Braxton hicks all day today and they can last up to twenty minutes at a time. I know it’s normal to have this tightening but it’s really uncomfortable even sitting or laying down when I have one. Is anyone else suffering with them like this?
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Braxton hicks arent painful but pelvic girdle pain is the thing that hurts the most.
I’ve heard that BH’s are more uncomfortable than actual contractions during labour! So if you can cope with the these, most of labour should be much easier! I didn’t have BH with my 1st pregnancy but didn’t find actual contractions unmanageable 🤞
I think I’ve had these today too! Where your whole belly feels incredibly tight / like you have a really bad leg cramp? I wasn’t sure if I’d just been overeating as have been ravenous all day and that there was no room left at the inn - or if it was BH! Mine eased off a little after some movement. How are you feeling today?
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I’d maybe ring your maternity assessment unit to speak with one of the midwives, just to be on the safe side as I believe braxton hicks aren’t supposed to be regular or painful/uncomfortable xx