Sometimes my whole belly suddenly goes hard and tight for a minute or two and then relaxes. Im 28 weeks. It doesnt really pain but it feels strange. Is this those practice contractions everyone talks about? want to know whats happening.
My belly turns into a hard football randomly these days haha. Doctor said it is Braxton Hicks, basically a dress rehearsal for labour. As long as it is irregular and not painful, it is normal apparently.
I felt my tummy go tight a few times and panicked. My gynac said it is normal tightening as the uterus grows. Did others feel this and how do you tell it apart from real contractions?
That tightening is often Braxton Hicks, practice contractions, especially in later months and they come and go. Gas and a full bladder can do it too. If they become regular, painful or come with bleeding before your due time, call your doctor.
