When do braxton hicks contractions start in pregnancy?
Im 28 weeks and sometimes my belly goes tight for a few seconds and then relaxes. People keep saying its braxton hicks. From which week do these usually start? Just want to know whats normal.
I felt a tightening once and instantly worried it was too early. Is it normal to feel anything in second trimester? Reading this makes me feel better honestly.
I started noticing them in the third trimester, sometimes a bit earlier in my second pregnancy. They feel like the belly tightening then relaxing, not painful and irregular. If they get regular, painful or come with any leaking, then call your gynac.
Oh I am living in third trimester braxton hicks land right now, belly goes hard like a football randomly. First time it scared me, now I just wait it out. As long as they stay irregular my doc said it's the practice kind.
Practice contractions are usually irregular and ease with rest or water. But if they become regular and painful before your due time, dont wait, contact your gynac. Better to be checked than to guess.
