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Cramps & Braxton Hicks.. Preterm Labor??
I had lots of braxton hicks contractions throughout the second half of my pregnancy but went past my due date. I noticed that I had fewer of them if I made ...
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- I had Braxton Hicks a lot near the end of my pregnancy with both kids. I would have to slow down walking and wait for the discomfort to pass several weeks before my k...
- Being 1cm at 36 weeks doesn't necessarily mean labor is coming right away. With a subsequent baby (anything after the first), it is normal to dilate a little during t...
- It is hard to tell how much longer you have. They say that false labor usually happens 1 week before you actually go into real labor. That happened to me. But every pr...
Painful Braxton Hicks?
Read all 10 responses: "I am 32 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby and having some Braxton Hicks contractions, I believe. They are very irregular, ...
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- This sounds very normal to me. I had Braxton Hicks much worse with my second child. Truthfully, I don't really remember having them with my first until right at the ...
- I have had painful braxton hicks and most likely they are just braxton hicks. But EVERYTIME you get them time them. It could easily turn into true labor. I had pain...
- I am a midwife. I will suggest to clients to first ensure that they are hydrated and decrease stress which can both trigger contractions. A supplement of Calcium Mag...
Braxton Hicks?
Next question: Contractions/ Braxton Hicks. Report This. Comments: (optional). Share ... Braxton Hicks Contractions ... Braxton Hicks or REAL Contractions? ...
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- Honey I know exactly how you feel when I was pregnant with my twins the Braxton Hicks started at about 3 months into it and went through till I delivered...So much so ...
- A., what you are discribing is exactly like what I had during my first pregnancy and the doctors told me it was just Braston-Hicks. Hope all goes well and just rememb...
- I think I would call the doctors office. You are to late in your pregancy to take any chances.
Baby #2-Contractions at 31 Weeks...
it sounds like braxton-hicks contractions. I had them in a .... Am 29 Weeks Pregnant and Getting Alot of Braxton Hicks Contractions ...
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- I was dilated to a 4 and effaced at 90% at 32 weeks. I was licensed for 10 kids at the time, worked on my own and kept 2 shifts of care. So with 20 full-time childre...
- K., I had baby #3 seven months ago. At 32 weeks I started having contractions at work, they became 7 minutes apart. I went to the hospital, I didn't dialate but the...
- Braxton Hicks can sometimes seem pretty worrisome. You don't notice them too much on the first pregnancy, but from there, your body is just getting ready. I started ha...
Contrations
braxton hicks contractions in 2 answersHey J In all likelihood theyre simple ... You may be experiencingpractice contractions also calledbraxtonhicks ...
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- To put it realllly simply... is your belly getting hard when you have these cramps? If your belly gets hard, and it happens regularly and stays regular, or increases.....
- What you are describing sounds like contractions, if they come and go with free of pain in between that is contractions, you should not let them get as close as 7 mins...
- If you are a 34 weeks, most likely you have an irritable uterus...Have a large glass of water and lay on your left side, this helps increase blood flow to the uterus, ...
Braxton Hicks
I have been having many Braxton Hicks contractions, sometimes one after the other. One night I counted up to 10 in a matter of an hour. ...
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- The same happened with me. I was put on medication to stop the contractions, and finally bed rest. Make sure you keep hydrated too. Tell your OB though.
- A., I had Braxton Hicks with both of my pregnancies. I started having them at seven months with my son. And then when I was pregnant with my daugter I started having...
- suck it up, that's life (lol)
How to deal with mucus discharge during 35 weeks of pregnancy
If you are unsure if you are experiencing braxton hicks contractions or the real ones, time them. Start timing from the moment that you feel the first ...
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- E., you need to contact your physician or the on call doctor and let them know what you see. It could be the beginning stages but the mucus is not always that color so...
- Sounds like you lost your mucus plug. Braxton Hicks are very normal and it just means your body is practicing for its big moment. Sadly though, it doesn't mean your ba...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy. I think what you are experiencing is quite normal. I remember the same thing, and in fact I ended up going to the hospital becau...
Normal Third Pregnancy?
Aug 24, 2009 ... Congrats You know that baby will be here before you know it During my second pregnancy I experienced a ton of braxton hicks contractions ...
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- They say every pregnancy is different. I just had my third 7 weeks ago. A friend of mine said that by her third, it felt like everything was going to "fall out". I ...
- Hi K. if your insurance allows it have an internal ultrasound done it check to make sure your not funneling or anything else I'm not trying to alarm you just as an ext...
- Hi K., Congrats on the upcoming event! In the meantime, try to get more rest. I had preterm labor with my first and I had no idea how bad I felt until I had to go...
Going into Labor?
I have been having lots of Braxton Hicks contractions that are getting more painful as the days pass. I guess I am just looking for tips from moms that went ...
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- Don't worry you will get to the hosptial in time!(unless you live in the boonies) I went past my due date had tons of braxton hicks, and was dilatedat 2cm for over a m...
- K.- I was induced with my first two and baby #3 came on her own. I remember waking up in the morning feeling strange. I was having what I thought were just Braxto...
- Trust me K. you will know. Also, be aware that if you have a lot of BH contractions it's not uncommon for you to have a quick labor and delivery. For starters, your...
False Labor or Something Else?
Braxton Hicks! They're basically practice contractions. ... My first thought is Braxton-Hicks contractions. .... Braxton Hicks or REAL Contractions? ...
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- You can always call your health care provider if you have questions. It sounds like they are nothing to worry about yet since they stop. They don't sound regular eit...
- it sounds like you are having "false" labor. There is nothing false about the contractions. In fact they are probably doing some dilating for you. However, true labo...
- I remember having more at night and my OB mentioned that it's common for contractions to get going at night - just a funny FYI - in the wild it's safest for animals to...
