Difference between lighting crotch and braxton hicks?
So im having a cramp from down there and continuing down the inside of my leg. SIL figures its braxton hicks but im not sure. Doc next week so i can ask then but figure someone on here may ease my mind!
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Agreed, BH is more like the entire tummy feels tight and hard. It's not usually painful. When I first felt it, I just thought baby was pressing/stretching out. Now my stomach feels like a bowling ball during BH 😅 I think lightning crotch varies for people. For me, if I bend down at the wrong time, or if baby moves in a weird way, it feels like pain in my cervix almost. It's a sudden sharp pain that goes away quite quickly. What you're describing almost sounds like nerve pain, since it travels down your leg. I doubt it's anything to worry about, but certainly worth mentioning to your Doctor. Best of luck Mama ❤️
What you're describing sounds like sciatic nerve pain. Heat helps aleaviate some of the pain if it's bothering you
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Braxton hicks is more on your tummy that feels stiff/firm for seconds. Lighting croctch on the other hand can be felt near pubic area I believe.