How do the Braxton hicks feel?

Hello, have any of you had any contractions? Or the so-called Braxton hicks?

I’m in my 33rd week and I woke up a few days with cramps, nothing strong and then it goes away. Yesterday I experienced like a twinge or cramp towards my vaginal area, it was a bit of a strong pain. I also felt the same thing today. It only lasted a few seconds and then nothing. Could that be said that contractions are?

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I’ve had period like cramps this entire pregnancy but Braxton hicks to me feel like a non painful tightening all over my stomach. The twinge could be what’s called “lightening crotch” it happens as you progress in your 3rd trimester.

This is my second baby and have never experienced Braxton hicks, but from what ive read and heard it’s a tightening over your stomach and it doesn’t bring any pain

Been having them since the 2nd trimester. My stomach gets really tight, rock hard when I touch it. It's uncomfortable but not painful. I notice it happens more at the end of the day when I do a lot of walking or after sexual intercourse.

My belly gets so tight that my belly button goes back to an innie for a bit haha since my belly button has popped out during pregnancy

I thought they were my ab muscles separating and I was so worried. I described them to my PT and she said nope, bracton hicks.

If i am WELL hydrated, they are barely noticeable

Like 3 full Stanley tumblers per day

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