My belly suddenly becomes tight for few seconds and then relaxes. I am in 7th month and not sure if this is normal tightening or something else. How did Braxton Hicks feel for you?
I got these a lot in my last month, tummy used to harden suddenly and I'd panic thinking labour started. They were irregular and went away after I rested. Once I drank water and lay down they stopped.
Honestly I rushed to hospital once thinking it was labour and turned out to be just these. Felt silly but the staff said better safe. If they dont settle or u feel real pain do get checked, otherwise dont stress.
Those are the practice contractions, ur tummy goes tight for some seconds and then relaxes. They dont have a proper rhythm and ease off if u change position or drink water. Real labour pains keep coming closer and stronger, thats the main difference.
My gynac called them false or practice contractions, the uterus kind of rehearsing for delivery. She told me to time them, if they become regular and painful and dont stop, then call. Otherwise normal in later months.
Beta it's just ur body getting ready, the tummy tightens for a bit. Rest, sip some water and watch if it eases. Only worry if pain becomes regular and intense.
