Keep reading about these practice contractions everywhere but no idea when they usually begin. Im 24 weeks and sometimes my belly goes tight for a few seconds, not painful. Wondering if its already starting this early? anyone else felt them around this time?
My doc told me they can start mid second trimester but most women really notice them in third trimester. For me it was around 7 months, like a tightening in the belly that goes away on its own. They are practice contractions, not real labour.
I am 5 months and sometimes feel my tummy go hard for few seconds, is that the same thing? I read it can start now for some. Got a little scared first but read its normal as long as its not regular and painful.
For me they kicked in properly in the last 2 months. Belly used to get tight then loosen up. If u change position or drink water they usually settle. Mine were never painful just felt weird.
They usually show up later in pregnancy. But just be careful, if they become regular, close together or come with pain or any leaking, dont assume its braxton hicks, call ur gynac fast. Better safe.
Dont worry about timing too much. Some feel them from around 20 weeks faintly, many only at the end. As long as they are irregular and stop on their own its just the body practicing.
