Braxton Hicks

I was hoping for some help. Could any of you describe what Braxton Hicks feels like? Everything you read online is either vague or contradictory.

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Honestly for me it felt like actual contractions. Was all over my belly and my lower back, was tight and slightly painful and they were coming every 10 minutes lasting for 30 seconds. I went to get checked and the told me if it’s over 40 seconds that’s when I need to actually go in to get checked next time.
My belly felt solid every time it happened rather than soft like it usually is, best way I could describe it js the feeling when you’ve eaten something dodgy the night before and then need to do a gross poo and your tummy is hurting because of it

Thank you - that makes so much more sense!!

I've only had it once and I think Laura described it very well! When I read about it online I never hear that it hurt, but mine did hurt! A lot even. And the tummy went hard. But it was only once and the midwife said it's what they are like.

It’s a pretty gross comparison but it’s the closest to the feeling of braxton hicks 🤣

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