Are braxton hicks normal?

Mother's Health
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I was just needing to know if it was normal to have braxton hicks everyday and pressure down below at 22 weeks pregnant please i just feel tight all the time and backache seems to be getting worse

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I would call your doctor ASAP

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I would go to the dr…even if it’s just for peace if mind…please go

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I had some mild pressure and BH from about 17 weeks til 25weeks. Call your doctor and get checked out to be sure but don’t panic like I did. If the BH are tight but not painful and not regular it’s probably not a huge deal BUT I went to the doc when it happened to me and you should too.

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I started having Braxton Hicks VERY early on with my most recent pregnancy. Had him 2 days early but otherwise normal healthy pregnancy… Braxton Hicks are beyond annoying when u have multiple Times a day and for so long :unamused::unamused::unamused:

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Braxtons aren’t supposed to be felt in the back.

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Always be safe, call your doctor

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I was like that with my 3rd… For months and months… It sucked but was nothing bad.

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That’s how my last pregnancy was. Very uncomfortable and in pain of some sort the entire time

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Yes but always call you doctor
Could be a bladder infection , kidney stones, Dehydration

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Yes particularly if this is your first. Try yoga just to stretch, your body is adjusting to growing babe . Try taking walks now that weather is getting better

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Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water! Dehydration will cause Braxton Hicks, it did frequently in my pregnancy. But definitely have your OB check and make sure everything is okay :slightly_smiling_face:

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Better safe than sorry. Go get checked out at your OB. They should have an on call person at the local labor and delivery.

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Go get checked. I thought I was having Braxton Hicks with my first at 27 weeks, but I was already dilating. If you’re having consistent contractions with pressure I’d definitely go to L&D to be monitored.

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My Braxton hicks started at 14 weeks. I’m currently 30 weeks and I get them every hour at least

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Those are signs of preterm labor and I would urge you to go to labor and delivery and get checked out

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Those are 100% signs of preterm labor! Please get checked out!!!

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That’s how my last pregnancy was and I I didn’t even start dilating until like 36weeks or so. I would still call the dr. Or be seen just for peice of mind

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Please keep us updated.
Hope everything is ok

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Had Braxton hicks with both kids from 16 weeks till they cam out and with my second I guess from like 30 weeks I was just always having contractions