Help! Braxton Hicks or Early Labour?
I am 37 weeks + 6 and haven’t slept from a constant pulling sensation in my stomach.. it doesn’t hurt but there’s a strong sensation in my uterus and every time it happens, my baby wiggles or moves and she feels really really low.. each tightening lasts about 5-10 seconds only and they vary 2 mins - 30 mins apart. I’m so uncomfortable as it’s been constant for over 14 hours, I can’t sleep because everytime I rest, it pulls and tightens…. Will I be meeting my baby soon or is this likely Braxton hicks??? It hasn’t got worse, it’s just maintained a steady feeling. Xx
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To be honest it sounds like Braxton Hicks, but this is still a great sign because it's your body practicing! If you're worried, call triage but I would say if you haven't had any pain (period type cramping) with the tightenings, or any other labour symptoms like loose bowels, loss of mucus plug or bloody show, then it's unlikely to be labour x
It definitely sounds like just Braxton hicks unfortunately I know it sucks but your body is practicing for what's to come and hopefully they turn into contractions for you soon
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