Braxton hicks

Hi I’m 34 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I had a Braxton hicks contraction around 3 in the morning that woke me up. It was uncomfortable and my stomach got super tight. Which I know is normal. But my concern is that the tightness never went away. My stomach still feels hard as a rock and I am very uncomfortable and my belly feels kind of sore. Is it normal for my stomach to still feel so tight after having a Braxton hicks hours later? Should I call my OB?

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I say call your OB and let them know in case you have to come in to be checked.

This has been happening a lot to me too. They said I have an irritable uterus. They never wake me up though it's always triggered by me moving around. I'd call just incase and see what they say

Could be dehydrated

What Zoe said! It happens WAY less when I drink like 90oz vs even 60oz

I've never heard of this but I'm curious if I have this. I'll ask my OBGYN when I see her in a few days. Because man my uterus reacts to everything I swear. Slightly bumpy road while driving? Contraction. Just emptied my bladder? Contraction. A walk? Even a simple walk to the car? Contraction. And I've been on top of staying hydrated. I go for 100 oz a day. At least they don't hurt, but I just feel like it's tight all the time nowadays 😅

Yesssss walking and peeing has sucked lately but it's 500 times better when i drink a lot of water. That's crazy I think 100 is the most I've ever been able to drink, so you'd think it wouldn't be so bad for you

Mine were Def worse than Braxton hicks at some point

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